Press Releases
Development, Diplomacy Alongside Defense Key to National and Economic Security Columbia, SC — South Carolina leaders from the business, military, faith and non-profit communities came together today for a foreign policy forum with a Republican Presidential candidate on America’s role in the world and the importance of development and diplomacy, alongside defense, to our security and [...]
Lew has a demonstrated commitment to development and diplomacy Washington, DC —The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released this statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on Jack Lew’s appointment as White House Chief of Staff: “The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition welcomes the announcement of Jack Lew as White House Chief of Staff. He is a strong [...]
Development, Diplomacy Alongside Defense Key to National and Economic Security Manchester, NH —New Hampshire leaders from the business, military, faith and non-profit communities came together this morning for a town hall meeting with Republican Presidential campaigns on America’s role in the world and the importance of development and diplomacy, alongside defense, to our security and [...]
Long Term Effects Concerning for National Interests Washington, DC — The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition released this statement from Executive Director Liz Schrayer on the Fiscal Year 2012 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill: “When you look at the final FY12 International Affairs Budget, it is a mixed bag. In the short-term, we are pleased the agreement [...]
Secretary Clinton’s Remarks in Busan Show Elevated Commitment to Development Washington, DC —USGLC Executive Director Liz Schrayer released this statement following Secretary Clinton’s remarks at the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness: “We applaud the significant commitment to greater accountability and transparency in our nation’s development efforts, as demonstrated by the decision of the U.S. [...]
U.S. engagement in the world critical to South Carolina’s Security and Economy Charleston, SC —Top military, business, and faith leaders joined U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham tonight at the Citadel for a discussion of U.S. engagement in the world and its impact on South Carolina families. American leadership is essential to South Carolina’s security and economy, [...]
Albright, Kissinger, Powell, Rice and Shultz stand behind U.S. global leadership Washington, D.C. — Five former Secretaries of State, representing both Republican and Democratic Administrations, called on Members of Congress to support America’s engagement in the world by protecting the International Affairs Budget from additional deep and disproportionate cuts. Former Secretaries Madeleine K. Albright, Henry [...]
The following statement is from Admiral James Loy, Ret. (USCG), co-chair of the National Security Advisory Council for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, regarding Saturday night’s Republican Presidential Debate: “In tonight’s debate, some of the candidates raised questions about foreign aid. The issue isn’t starting at zero, but where you end. Our military leaders, like [...]
Important Legislation Builds on Efforts to Ensure International Affairs Programs are Effective Washington, DC —USGLC Executive Director Liz Schrayer released this statement today in support of the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012: “The USGLC commends the bipartisan leadership of Congressmen Ted Poe (R-TX) and Howard Berman (D-CA), and all of their cosponsors, [...]
Congress Should Enact No Less than Senate Funding Level for International Affairs Budget Washington, DC — The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) applauds the Senate Appropriations Committee for passing critical funding in support of our national security and economic prosperity, even in a very challenging budget environment. The State, Foreign Operations funding approved $53 billion [...]
