[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 84 (Thursday, June 17, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S6992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    NOMINATION OF ANNE W. PATTERSON

  Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I rise today to offer my strong support for 
Anne W. Patterson's nomination to be the U.S. Deputy Representative to 
the United Nations.
  Anne has served the United States with distinction over the past 31 
years, both at home and abroad. Anne began her career in 1973 as an 
economic officer in Ecuador, later rising to become U.S. Ambassador to 
Colombia and El Salvador. She has achieved a diverse set of 
accomplishments, which include mastering both Spanish and Arabic. Anne 
has served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant 
Secretary of Inter-American Affairs and as office director for the 
Andean countries. She is currently the Deputy Inspector General of the 
Department of State.
  Anne's commitment to excellence has been recognized by her colleagues 
and superiors at the State Department. She twice received both the 
State Department's Superior Honor Award and its Meritorious Honor 
Award. The Government of Colombia awarded her with the Order of the 
Congress and the Order of Boyaca. She was also recognized by the 
Government of El Salvador with the Order of Jose Matias Delgado.
  Anne's wide array of experiences and commitment to service make her 
an excellent choice to serve America at the United Nations. I endorse 
Anne W. Patterson's nomination and encourage the Foreign Relations 
Committee and Senate to offer their full support to this nomination.

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