Thank you, Staff Sergeant for that introduction.  On behalf of everyone here, I’d also like to thank you and the rest of the Marine detachment for your hard work in putting this evening together. Rear Admiral Mark Campbell, representing the Chief of Defence Force, Mr. Michael Pucci, State Member for Logan, QLD, Air-Vice Marshall Peter ... Read More»

You may have heard we recently had some internal disagreements back in Washington. For better or for worse, this is sometimes the way our political system and separation of power works. Those of you who regularly deal with Americans know that we can be opinionated. Some Americans might disagree with me on that. However, while ... Read More»

Thank you, Nicole, for that wonderful introduction. And thank you to the Canberra International Film Festival for inviting me to this highlight of Canberra’s cultural calendar. The U.S. Embassy is a proud sponsor of this festival, and it is a pleasure to be here with you and open this amazing series of international films that ... Read More»