"Across our Nation, law enforcement officers carry the great responsibility of protecting their fellow citizens. On Peace Officers' Memorial Day and during Police Week, we honor these brave public servants who fight crime, violence, and terrorism, and we pay homage to the heroes who have fallen in the line of duty..."
Ambassador William Lacy Swing
U.S. Candidate for the Position of Director General
of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
At a reception on April 23 in Washington, DC, Ambassador William Swing addressed more than seventy diplomats from IOM Member States around the world. He spoke about the changing profile of migration and the need for IOM to be more responsive to its members. The reception was hosted by Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte:
Honor Award for the United StatesMission in Geneva
from the American Council
of Engineering Companies of Virginia (APEC) for:
“… Green design of solar electric panel, shielding for extends the life of the building by arresting water-related deterioration. Solution also improved facility’s looks, conserves energy, and showcases US innovation and technology.”
