[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 80 (Thursday, June 16, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6778-S6779]
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EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
Mr. FRIST. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate
immediately proceed to executive session to consider the following
nominations on today's executive calendar.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. FRIST. Calendar 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161,
162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, and all nominations on the
Secretary's desk. I further ask unanimous consent that all of the
mentioned nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider
be laid upon the table, the President be immediately notified of the
Senate's action, and the Senate then return to legislative session.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Jorge A. Plasencia, of Florida, to be a Member of the
Advisory Board for Cuba Broadcasting for a term expiring
October 27, 2006.
UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
Jay T. Snyder, of New York, to be a Member of the United
States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term
expiring July 1, 2007. (Reappointment)
OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Christopher J. Hanley, of Maryland, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation for a term expiring December 17, 2006.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Craig Roberts Stapleton, of Connecticut, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to France.
Eduardo Aguirre, Jr., of Texas, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to Spain, and to serve concurrently and without
additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Andorra.
Roger Dwayne Pierce, of Virginia, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to Republic of Cape Verde.
Donald E. Booth, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior
Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America to the Republic of Liberia.
Molly Hering Bordonaro, of Oregon, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to the Republic of Malta.
Julie Finley, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S.
Representative to the Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador.
Richard J. Griffm, of Virginia, to be Director of the
Office of Foreign Missions, and to have the rank of
Ambassador during his tenure of service.
Robert Johann Dieter, of Colorado, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to Belize.
Zalmay Khalilzad, of Maryland, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to Iraq.
Rodolphe M. Vallee, of Vermont, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to the Slovak Republic.
Pamela E. Bridgewater, of Virginia, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service,
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Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the
Republic of Ghana.
Ann Louise Wagner, of Missouri, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to Luxembourg.
Terence Patrick McCulley, of Oregon, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to the Republic of Mali.
[NEW REPORTS]
Richard J. Griffin, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (Diplomatic Security).
FOREIGN SERVICE
PN120-3 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (3) beginning Donald B.
Clark, and ending Michael T. Fritz, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of January 24, 2005.
PN387 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (96) beginning Christine
Elder, and ending Samantha Carl Yoder, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 4, 2005.
PN388 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (101) beginning Todd B.
Avery, and ending John P. Yorro, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 4, 2005.
PN389 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (167) beginning Michael
Hutchinson, and ending Marie Zulueta, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 4, 2005.
PN485 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (122) beginning Charles
W. Howell, and ending Hector U. Zuccolotto, which nominations
were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of May 9, 2005.
nomination of Rodolphe ``Skip'' Vallee
Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I am pleased that the nomination of
Rodolphe ``Skip'' Vallee to be Ambassador to the Slovak Republic has
been confirmed so expeditiously. This is an important post, and I am
confident that he will serve honorably.
Skip is a native Vermonter whose family has lived in the State for
generations, and I know he will take his strong Vermont values with him
to Slovakia. While we may not always agree on political matters, I have
great respect for Skip's integrity, intelligence, and commitment.
During his hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,
Skip discussed a number of initiatives he will undertake in this
position; from enhancing trade opportunities to promoting democracy.
His business experience will be of immense value as the Slovak Republic
seeks to build its economy and integrate itself more fully into the
global economy.
While I will miss seeing Skip in Vermont, I know I am joined by
Vermonters in saying how proud I am to have one of our own representing
our country overseas. I would like to congratulate Skip and his family
and wish them the best in this new endeavor.
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