Monthly Archives: August 2009
U.S. Global Leadership Coalition The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) brings together the efforts of two sister organizations into one dynamic brand with a commitment to build a better, safer and more prosperous world by strengthening America’s civilian-led tools of development and diplomacy. U.S. Global Leadership Campaign Center for U.S. Global Leadership The U.S. Global [...]
Bill Frist, former Senator Boston Globe, August 13, 2009 AS THE United States works on a comprehensive global health strategy as part of its commitment to fighting world poverty, it faces an opportune moment to move beyond tracking the number of HIV/AIDS patients treated or bed nets distributed to reduce the spread of malaria. Having [...]
As Congress adjourned for its month-long August recess, the FY10 International Affairs Budget is on track to be funded at $51 billion, $2.9 billion or 5.4% below the Administration’s request. Before leaving town, the House passed all 12 Appropriations bills, while the Senate passed four bills. During the month long recess, House and Senate negotiators [...]
Ambassador Susan Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations August 12, 2009 Thank you, Bruce, for that incredibly kind introduction. I don’t think it gets any nicer than that, so I am very grateful. I am also very grateful to Lynne Brown for all her work to pull this event together and to Bruce [...]
David Lane, President and CEO of One Huffington Post, August 12, 2009 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has offered up some tough talk on her seven-nation, 11 day trip to Africa. While it’s caused some discomfort among African statesman, it’s precisely what citizens throughout the continent, particularly young Africans, have been demanding from their leaders. [...]
U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Mel Martinez (R-FL), joined by Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT), introduced S. 1593 last week to provide $2 billion in assistance over a five-year period to the countries of Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. The Social Investment and Economic Development for the Americas Act of 2010 establishes [...]
Aaron Williams was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 18th Director of the Peace Corps today. Mr. Williams is a board member of the USGLC and an excellent choice to lead this important agency. He has an extensive background in international development, and he even served as a Peace Corps volunteer from 1967 to [...]
Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnny Carson described in detail the goals and purpose of Secretary Clinton’s trip to Africa this week at a press briefing on Thursday. Carson, said “The Secretary will underline America’s commitment to partner with governments, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations and private citizens to build societies where each individual can [...]
Gerald Grinstein and William D. Ruckelshaus Seattle Times, July 21, 2009 The global financial meltdown has impressed upon America the importance of accountability, transparency and sound risk management. The inadequacy of these three elements in our financial system resulted in a catastrophic mess that is affecting our home values, retirement accounts and financial well-being. The [...]
David Kampf, Foreign Policy in Focus July 17, 2009 With billions of dollars dedicated to saving the economy and millions of American jobs lost, it is probably a bad time to discuss foreign aid. How can the United States justify sending money abroad when people are struggling financially at home and are increasingly worried about [...]
