Major Patrick Anderson, United States Army receives an award from the Government of Djibouti: award presented by United States Ambassador to Djibouti Marguerita Dianne Ragsdale.First I have to say how delighted I was to hear that the Government of Djibouti was recognizing the invaluable contributions of Major Patrick Anderson Patrick Anderson was a Patriot (American Revolution) who was an officer in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution and later was a Member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. , (USA) to the strong and vibrant relationship between our two countries. Thank you, your Excellency, for bestowing on us such a great honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. . The medal you have awarded Major Anderson Anderson, river, Canada Anderson, river, c.465 mi (750 km) long, rising in several lakes in N central Northwest Territories, Canada. It meanders north and west before receiving the Carnwath River and flowing north to Liverpool Bay, an arm of the Arctic is not only a great honor for him, but an honor as well for my Mission, the American military and the United States of America UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The name of this country. The United States, now thirty-one in number, are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, as a whole. Exemplary service by men like Major Anderson nurtures the bonds between nations and promotes the common good of peace, security and mutual understanding. I want to thank you, your Excellency, and the government of Djibouti for recognizing with this medal the hard work and dedication of Major Anderson. The years since he arrived here in Djibouti have been a time of accomplishment and progress. We have seen an ever-strengthening bond of friendship and cooperation between our two nations, which has resulted in a better way of life for many. We still have much to do. The American government remains committed to assisting the Djiboutian government, its military and its people. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Major Anderson for his tireless efforts to serve the American government and to assist the Government of Djibouti: Patrick, your commitment, counsel and vision have been invaluable to the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti and to me personally. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, ideas and opinions. Thank you for playing an active role in the Embassy community. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to do the best possible job for your military and your country. Thanks also to your family for their many sacrifices, which help make your service possible. Your Excellency, I have faith that the relationship between Djibouti and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. will continue to prosper and grow. As Major Anderson prepared to leave Djibouti, we are very much reassured re·as·sure tr.v. re·as·sured, re·as·sur·ing, re·as·sures 1. To restore confidence to. 2. To assure again. 3. To reinsure. that the positive contributions he has made to this relationship will be long-remembered by all of us assembled as·sem·ble v. as·sem·bled, as·sem·bling, as·sem·bles v.tr. 1. To bring or call together into a group or whole: assembled the jury. 2. here today. |
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