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09STATE46266
2009-05-06 21:06:00
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Secretary of State
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PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DAY
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DAY
2009
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DAY
2009
¶1. The following is the text of the Presidential Message
for Foreign Affairs Day. Begin text:
The White House
Washington
May 1, 2009
I send my warmest greetings to those gathered at the
Department of State, as well as those serving around the
globe, as we celebrate Foreign Affairs Day 2009.
Throughout your years of service, you have worked to
build a better, more democratic, secure, and prosperous
world for the American people and the international
community. Your dedication and commitment to advancing
our national interests-often at the risk of your own
safety-are to be commended. You make a difference in the
lives of Americans and in the lives of citizens of our
host countries. Your nation thanks you for your service.
Foreign Affairs Day is also a somber commemoration of
those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of
duty. This year brought the untimely death of Brian
Adkins, a 25-year-old Foreign Service Officer in his
first tour of duty in the consular section of the
American Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Brian's
passing reminds us that danger is not solely contained
within war zones, and his memory will live on in the
hearts of his family, colleagues, and friends.
Today, we also pay tribute to those who have not
previously been recognized for their service. Felix
Russell Engdahl (1907-1942),a U.S. Consul in Shanghai,
was captured by Japanese forces shortly after Pearl
Harbor and died in an accident in a Hong Kong internment
camp. Thomas w. Waldron (1814-1844),the first U.S.
Consul in Hong Kong, died of cholera while visiting
Macau. Finally, we honor Edmund Roberts (1784-1836),a
special envoy sent by President Andrew Jackson to
negotiate a treaty with Japan who died of dysentery in
Macau.
The etching of their names onto the memorial plaque is
both a celebration of their lives and a remembrance of
their service. Today, as we recognize everyone here and
those serving at posts abroad, we honor these four
diplomats and pause to reflect on others who have given
their lives in service to our country. I join Secretary
Clinton in saluting them and in applauding all members of
our diplomatic service.
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CLINTON