(As prepared for delivery – September 7, 2016) It is an honor and a privilege to be back in Adelaide and back at the American Chamber of Commerce! One of the highlights of my time here as Ambassador has been our Embassy’s close, collaborative relationship with AmCham. Not only does AmCham play a pivotal ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery –August 31, 2016) Almost four years ago, when President Obama asked me: “John, what would make you happy?” I answered him with one word: Australia. Thus began my once-in-a-lifetime sojourn as U.S. Ambassador to this Lucky Country. But in all fairness, I consider myself the lucky one. My three years ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 31 August, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery –August 22, 2016) A mountain sunrise, a towering waterfall, an icy glacier, a forested glade, a kaleidoscope of corals, boundless wildlife. These sights stir the soul, nourish our imaginations, and reaffirm our humanity. They are increasingly rare outside of national parks. America’s national parks are one of our greatest gifts to ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 23 August, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery –August 23, 2016) It is wonderful to be in Brisbane! I am delighted to be with you on one of my last visits to this beautiful and vibrant city as U.S. Ambassador. Of all my amazing experiences of the last three years, the G20 meetings here in 2014 stand out. Brisbane ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 23 August, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery – July 28, 2016) It is an honor to join you in celebrating not just this incredible exhibition, but the close bond between two extraordinary Pacific nations. Before us is a reminder of the history, beauty, and promise that unites the United States and Australia. Ours is a story that unfolds ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 1 August, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery in Canberra, June 30, 2016) This is my third and, sadly, my final U.S. Independence Day as Ambassador to Australia. Before I arrived here three years ago, I knew the United States and Australia were close. But I didn’t know how close. I knew our ties were deep. But I didn’t ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 1 July, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery, June 9, 2016) Next month, on July 4th, the United States of America will turn 240 years old. The key to longevity – whether as people, institutions, businesses, or nations – is innovation. It is our response to the new, different, and novel that governs our survival. “When you are finished ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 9 June, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery, June 9, 2016) In World War Two, my father fought for freedom alongside brave Australians; at Guadalcanal and the New Guinea campaign. He and his mates had each other’s backs. They knew that it is when you are under attack that true friends show their mettle. They knew our alliance is ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 9 June, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery, May 31, 2016) Over seven decades, the Fulbright program has left an indelible mark on Australia and the United States. From generation to generation, Fulbright, by investing in students and scholars, reinvigorates our societies – helping us to do better and be better. Fulbright is so successful because it harnesses exceptional ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 31 May, 2016 | Topics:
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What’s the #1 question people are asking Ambassador Berry right now?
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
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By U.S. Ambassador John Berry I have taken the White Ribbon oath, affirming that I will stand up, speak out and act to prevent men’s violence against women. So I was pleased to join #Canberra’s diplomatic community and the inimitable Rosie Batty at an art auction hosted last week by the High Commissioner of ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
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By U.S. Ambassador John Berry On Endangered Species Day today I wanted to share a trip I took to the Priam Psittaculture Center in nearby Bungendore. PCC is a specialist conservation facility for Australian and exotic parrots. Not only do they have the biggest hearts when it comes to endangered birds, but they’re leaders ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 13 May, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery – May 7, 2016) Veterans and Members of the Australian and the American Militaries; Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen; On May 8, 1942, the Allied strategic victory in the Battle of the Coral Sea changed the course of history. Without Coral Sea, there could have been no Midway, no Guadalcanal, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 7 May, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery – May 10, 2016) It is a great pleasure to welcome all of you to my home. Why are you here? You are here because Albert Einstein was 26 when he published his Special Theory of Relativity. Because 26 was also the average age in the mission control room in Houston ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 7 May, 2016 | Topics:
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We marked the 74th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea in Canberra on May 6, 2016, a pivotal battle where U.S. and Australian troops fought side-by-side for freedom in the Pacific.
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 6 May, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery – May 6, 2016) Veterans and Members of the Australian and the American Militaries; Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen; On May 8, 1942, the Allied strategic victory in the Battle of the Coral Sea changed the course of history. Without Coral Sea, there could have been no Midway, no Guadalcanal, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 6 May, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery, April 29, 2016) It is an honor and a privilege to be back at the American Chamber of Commerce! One of the highlights of my time here as Ambassador has been our Embassy’s close, collaborative relationship with AmCham. Not only does AmCham play a pivotal role in the U.S.-Australia relationship, its ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 29 April, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery, April 21, 2016) The Paris Agreement is a testament to our tenacity in the face of complicated, interconnected global challenges. When countries work toward a common purpose, almost anything is possible. In the 1970s, the widespread use of chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs had rapidly depleted the ozone layer. In response, the countries ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 21 April, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery, April 13, 2016) As you all know, in the latter half of the twentieth century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a Space Race. Each wanted to be the first to the moon. To this end, the United States put $100 billion in today’s dollars into the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 13 April, 2016 | Topics:
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(As prepared for delivery, March 7, 2016) As part of our countdown sequence for this evening, I invite everyone here to imagine traveling in outer space. Imagine the distance, the speed, the immense horizon. Imagine the silence. It is the stuff of fantasy turned reality. However, to travel the universe and to learn from it, ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 7 March, 2016 | Topics:
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 5 March, 2016 | Topics:
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March 2016 – Remarks as Prepared Distinguished guests; Ladies and Gentlemen; Welcome and thank you for joining us on this important occasion. I invite you to reflect on some seminal dates in American history. September 17, 1862, the Battle Antietam; in the midst of the U.S. Civil War, it was the bloodiest single-day battle on ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 3 March, 2016 | Topics:
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