Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE3076
2009-01-12 22:16:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
how-toVZCZCXYZ0008 OO RUEHWEB DE RUEHC #3076 0122228 ZNR UUUUU ZZH O 122216Z JAN 09 FM SECSTATE WASHDC TO AMEMBASSY BAGHDAD IMMEDIATE 3669
UNCLAS STATE 003076
SIPDIS,FOR AMBASSADOR CROCKER FROM THE DEPUTY SECRETARY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT OVIP
SUBJECT: THANK YOU
BEGIN TEXT:
Ryan:
I was very pleased to join you, your staff and many of
our Iraqi friends to open the New Embassy Compound last
week. The NEC is a tangible symbol of the magnitude of
our continuing commitment and the ongoing progress in
the U.S.-Iraq bilateral relationship. My discussions
with Iraqi leaders affirmed that progress and the
criticality of Embassy efforts - past, present and
future.
Please pass my appreciation to everyone at the Embassy
for their work to make my trip a success -- you,
Christine and your residence staff made my stay very
comfortable again; Adam Ereli and his staff coordinated
a wonderful ceremony; Christian Hurvath and his team,
Ali Khedery and Col Mozzillo made last-minute logistical
changes work seamlessly. My thanks also to control
officers John Fox and Joe Cassidy.
Finally, I am very honored that you named the Embassy's
walkway after me. I am delighted to continue to be
associated with the Embassy and its excellent staff, and
wish you all best in your future endeavors.
Thank you,
John
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