UNCLAS STATE 006937

SIPDIS
FROM PDAS SCHLICHER TO AMBASSADOR BEECROFT

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: APER AMGT JO
SUBJECT: KUDOS TO EMBASSY AMMAN

Steve,

Thank you for the extraordinary leadership and support the
mission provided during my and ELA Director Nicole
Shampaine's recent visit. Embassy Amman's orchestration of
U.S. participation in two major diplomatic conferences, while
hosting several senior department principals and a demanding
Congressional delegation, was simply superb.

The mission's multi-level coordination with the host
government in preparing for both the Quint dialogue and the
political reform dialogue resulted in thoughtful, productive
exchanges on our most important multilateral and bilateral
issues. I would like to especially thank my control officer
Jackie Ward, the political dialogue control officer Garret
Harries, our driver Mohammad Naser, expediter Mustafa
Sharkas, and the countless other Embassy colleagues in GSO,
RSO, PA, and other sections who worked behind the scenes to
ensure the visit's success.

On behalf of Assistant Secretary Feltman, Deputy Assistant
Secretary Connelly, and ELA Director Nicole Shampaine, thank
you for continuing to ensure our diplomatic engagement, from
formal conferences to casual encounters with key contacts,
reaps results.

Thanks again to the entire mission for the high bar you set
in NEA. Best,

Ron
CLINTON