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Posted on Wed, August 20, 2008 - 9:14:22

Burton in U.S.A. writes:

Yes,there is a time in Afganisthan where orders and rules are existed. The majority of Afghan women and children are educted but economy still stable.

From the entry 'What I Saw in Afghanistan and Pakistan'.

Posted on Tue, August 19, 2008 - 11:41:51

Zharkov in U.S.A. writes:

@ Robintel in Romania -- Robintel in Romania, if you read my post carefully, you will notice I said Georgia "attacked", not "invaded", because South Ossetia…

From the entry 'What Role Should the International Community Play in the Russia-Georgia Conflict?'.

Posted on Tue, August 19, 2008 - 7:33:09

Janet in California writes:

Let's show Russian soldiers far from home defecting to the West for a better life. Hopefully, Moscow will fear more to follow and order it's troops to return…

From the entry 'What Role Should the International Community Play in the Russia-Georgia Conflict?'.

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Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Rwanda
Posted by Nancy Brinker on Feb 19, 2008 - 04:31 PM

President Bush poses with Rwandan dancers in Kigali, Rwanda February 19, 2008. [AP photo]

This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.

Kigali, Rwanda

Upon arrival to Kigali, we were welcomed by President Kagame, and Indemuka dancers. The ceremonial dance is performed for visitors and marriages. The Intore Dance Troupe also performed a dance for us, which has been preserved since the fall of the monarchy. It is performed by males, wearing long yellow wigs, and acting as warriors returning from victory.

From there, we headed to the Kigali Memorial Centre, a memorial for the hundreds of thousands of victims of the Rwandan Genocide. It was opened in April, 2004, on the 10th Anniversary of the…

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Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Tanzania
Posted by Nancy Brinker on Feb 19, 2008 - 11:16 AM

Traditional dancers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Feb. 16, 2008. [AP]

This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

After a intense and interesting visit in Tanzania, we were sent off by a very spirited and moving Departure Ceremony. The meetings between President Kikwete and President Bush went very well. Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Kikwete, dressed in her khanga decorated with President Bush’s picture on it, followed their spouses down the red carpet. The band was playing uplifting music, the Tanzanian people were waving American flags, and expressing their gratitude for both the President’s, and the United States support of their country and the issues that…

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Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Arusha, Tanzania
Posted by Nancy Brinker on Feb 18, 2008 - 01:30 PM

President Bush is greeted by Maasai dancers as he arrives in Arusha, Tanzania Feb. 18, 2008. [AP]

This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.

Arusha, Tanzania

On Monday we arrived in Arusha, Tanzania and went directly to Meru District Hospital. The streets were lined with many supporters who are very appreciative of what President Bush has done for their people.

The Meru District Hospital was founded in 1968 as a rural health center and upgraded to a hospital in 1986. The hospital is a President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) partner that participates in all related health facility-based programs. The Reproductive and Child Health Clinic provides prenatal and postnatal services, vaccinations,…

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Behind the Scenes: President Bush Visits Tanzania
Posted by Nancy Brinker on Feb 17, 2008 - 01:11 PM

President Bush with Tanzania's President Kikwete in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Feb. 16, 2008. [AP]

This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.

Tanzania, Africa (First Day)

We boarded plane in Benin and departed for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. President Jakaya Kikwete and Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda were there to greet us along with U.S. Ambassador Mark Green and his wife Sue.

The President and Mrs. Bush received an enthusiastic welcome here. The malaria programs and the Millennium Challenge Account grant program have made President and Mrs. Bush very popular. There was a large crowd gathered at the airport and many of the women wore dresses made of fabric with President Bush’s picture.…

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Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Benin
Posted by Nancy Brinker on Feb 16, 2008 - 11:30 AM

President Bush walks with Benin's President Boni Yayi in Benin Feb. 16, 2008. [AP]

This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.

Benin, Africa

As part of my official duties as Chief of Protocol, I travel with the President on Official Trips oversees and ensure all aspects of the protocol portion of the trip are successful. Our first stop was in Benin after a nine hour and forty-five minute flight.

When we landed, President and Mrs. Bush were greeted by President Yayi Boni who, before becoming President of Benin was a former West African Bank Director. Upon arrival, President Bush was presented with the Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin.

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