Speeches

Reception for Congressional Delegation Gillmor
Remarks by Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold
January 19, 2006

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Representative Gillmor and the rest of the delegation to Singapore.  We are proud of our Embassy and proud of the work we do with Singapore, a key partner in Southeast Asia.

As the delegation saw this afternoon in their visit to the Changi Naval Base and the USS Tarawa, Singapore is an important security partner for the United States.  Our bilateral relations have grown increasingly close over the last several years - from security to counterterrorism to trade and many other areas.

These close ties are built on shared interests and the many personal contacts we have developed.  To that end, I would also like to thank our Singaporean friends who have joined us this evening and the many members of our U.S. business community here.  If there is anything that I or the members of the Embassy staff can do for you, please let us know.  Please enjoy the rest of the evening.

Delegation members:

Hon. Paul Gillmor (R-OH) and Mrs Karen Gillmor
Hon. Jerry F. Costello (D-IL) and Mrs. Georgia Costello
Hon. Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Mrs. Shirley Johnson
Hon. Kay Granger (R-TX)
Hon. Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) and Mrs. Elizabeth Kucinich
Hon. Greg Walden (R-OR) and Mrs. Mylene Walden
Hon. Bobby Jindal (R-LA) and Mrs. Supriya Jindal