RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF BLUE

UNCLAS STATE 034965

SIPDIS
SANTIAGO FOR AMBASSADOR PAUL SIMONS FROM ACTING PM A/S FRANK RUGGIERO

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC ETTC KOMC CI
SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF BLUE
LANTERN PROGRAM: JENNIFER SPANDE


1. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the
outstanding performance of economic officer Jennifer Spande
for her exemplary support of the Blue Lantern program in
Chile during the past year. As you know, the Blue Lantern
program is the Department's primary instrument for monitoring
the end-use of exported defense articles, technology, and
services. This program is indispensable to PM's Directorate
of Defense Trade Controls in making informed licensing
decisions, discovering illicit supply networks, and deterring
diversions of U.S. military articles and technology.


2. Demonstrating exemplary professionalism and expert ability
to leverage local contacts, Ms. Spande took the lead in
organizing and executing a very successful Blue Lantern
outreach visit for PM/DDTC to Santiago in September 2008.
She subsequently applied her knowledge of the program in
producing several well-researched, timely, and insightful
responses to Blue Lantern requests.


3. The PM Bureau and the Department are grateful for the
efforts of Ms. Spande, which have demonstrably contributed to
the security, strength, and integrity of our bilateral
defense trade relationship with Chile.
CLINTON