U.S. Ambassador Thomas H. Armbruster’s closing remarks I want to begin by thanking everyone who is present and everyone who participated in this incredibly important Training of Trainers for Service Providers on Human Trafficking Workshop. I would especially like to thank the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, and the International …

US-RMI Relationship The bottom line, for me, is I remain an optimist about the future of the RMI. Before going into the challenges, we should note that this is a region at peace, where democracy functions, and where we can concentrate on health, education and economic development, rather than insecurity from terrorism and regional conflict. …

Thank you.  It’s an honor and privilege to be with you here today.  Today we recognize Marshallese Traditional Leaders, Senators Ricklon and Kabua, the Sam Family, Mr. Lanny Kabua, Acting Mayor Card Subille, COL Sadler and Monica, and all those serving and their families. Command SGT Maj and Mrs Gooden, Michael Woundi of the American …

The Embassy knows this is a special day. We also know words can only convey so much. We’ve always tried to honor the day in some way. Two years ago, we provided historical photos of the Nuclear Tests to the Nuclear Institute at the College of the Marshall Islands. Last year, U.S Secretary for. Arms …

Iokwe!  “Wa kuk wa jimor.”  I know that is sometimes translated as “We’re all in the same boat,” but if I understand my Marshallese teachers correctly, it is more like we are all responsible for this boat.  We are not passively riding along together, we are making sure the boat is sea worthy, traveling the …

At the VFW Hall last night, we saw photos of Mr. Sonner and Mr. Sousa from the 1940’s. Burl Sousa’s son, Bob, said, “that’s when they thought they were ten feet tall and bulletproof. Well, Mr. Sonner and Mr. Sousa, we think you are still ten feet tall and bulletproof! We’ve read the books and …

In Honoring the Veteran, We 1stPay Tribute To The Fallen. Hon. Thomas H. Armbruster, U.S. Ambassador of the Republic of the Marshall Islands  We remember the five Medal of Honor Recipients of the Kwajalein, Roi Namor, and Eniwetok battles. We remember the Marshall Islands hero Sgt. Solomon T. Sam, of the 84thEngineer Battalion who died …

Iokwe! PRESIDENT LOEAK, COMMODORE LOVELY, COMMANDER HARRIS, THANK YOU FOR THIS EVENT.  FRIENDS… PRESIDENT OBAMA’S FOURTH OF JULY MESSAGE TO ALL DIPLOMATIC POSTS READS IN PART: “ON INDEPENDENCE DAY, WE CELEBRATE A SMALL AUDACIOUS GROUP OF PATRIOTS WHO, IN SIGNING A DECLARATION, IGNITED A REVOLUTION AND MADE US FREE.  BELIEVING IN A DEMOCRACY THEY HAD …

Yokwe.  Mr. President, Ministers, Senators, traditional and religious leaders, local government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished citizens of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap and Utrik, and honored guests – thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. Fifty-nine years ago, the United States conducted tests of nuclear weapons, critical for global safety and …

Iokwe! Today we mark the 69th Kwajalein Commemoration Day. Looking at this young and beautiful audience, I can’t see anyone who could possibly be 69 years old, but if so, we pay special tribute to you. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to pay tribute and honor the memory of who fought here, and …

MR. ZAMPERINI, AS THIS IS BEING VIDEOTAPED, I’M HAPPY TO REPORT TO YOU THAT THERE IS A GREAT CROWD OF AMERICAN PATRIOTS AND VERY DISTINGUISHED MARSHALLESE VISITORS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ALL VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS DEDICATION. MR. PRESIDENT, MINISTERS, GENERAL FORMICA, COL. BOEHME, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,  WE’RE HERE TO CELEBRATE AN AMERICAN HERO.  LOUIS …