[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Pages 12902-12903]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           EXECUTIVE SESSION

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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

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     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, 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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