Ambassador Nicholas Taubman and Peace Corps Volunteers during the Swearing-in Ceremony, May 5, 2008, at the Ambassador’s Residence in Bucharest. May 5, 2008. More information

Visit to Romania of the United States Secretary of the Navy May 15, 2008 Dr. Donald C. Winter, U.S. Secretary of the Navy, visited Romania, May 13-15, 2008. On Wednesday, May 14, Dr. Winter met with Mr. Corneliu Dobritoiu, State Secretary, and Chief, Defense Policy and Planning Department, and with LTG Mihail Orzeata, Deputy Chief of the General Staff. (English) Remarks by Ambassador Nicholas Taubman on the Occasion of the Swearing-in of Peace Corps Volunteers May 5, 2008 It is a great pleasure for me to be here with you today on such an important occasion. Thank you for inviting me. It is a privilege to be among people who are such spontaneous and enthusiastic Volunteers. (English) Related info: U.S. Peace Corps Swear in New Volunteers for Romania (English) Romanian Olympic Gold Medalist Featured in eJournal USA April 25, 2008 She is often called Romania’s distance queen. Many Romanians remember the honor tour she did with the nation’s flag wrapped around her shoulders after winning the 5,000-meter race at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. (English) and (Românã) Related info: Everything Else Stops (by Gabriela Szabo) (English) and (Românã)

U.S. Assistant Secretary for Homeland Security Dr. Richard C. Barth Visits Romania for Talks on Visa Waiver Program
April 17, 2008 Dr. Richard C. Barth, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Policy Development of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, met on April 17 with Minister of Interior and Administrative Reform Cristian David... (English) and (Românã)

Remarks of Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman on the Official Opening Ceremony of the Emerson Facility in Cluj Napoca
April 15, 2008 On coming up here today, I think I can guarantee Romania that there won’t be any droughts this summer; in any case, it won’t be in Cluj. About two and a half years ago, I sat here, on an empty piece of land (...) (English) and (Românã)

Remarks by Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman on the occasion of International Roma Day
April 7, 2008 It's an honor and a pleasure for me to be here again together with Romani CRISS as a co-host of this reception in honor of International Roma Day. (...)" (English) and (Românã)

President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Basescu of Romania
April 2, 2008 PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, thank you very much. Buna ziua. Mr. President, thank you very much for your warm hospitality. (...)" (English)

Remarks of President Bush at the National Bank of Savings
April 2, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thank you, and good morning. I appreciate former Presidents Iliescu and Constantinescu for joining us today. (...)" (English)

President Bush Announces Creation of Romanian American Foundation to Support Education
April 2, 2008 President George W. Bush announced today the creation of the Romanian American Foundation as a gift from the people of the United States to the people of Romania. (English) and (Românã)

Remarks of Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman on the Official Handover of Automobile Craiova to Ford Motor Company
March 21, 2008 "Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Mayor, Mr. Fleming, distinguished ladies and gentlemen: I cannot tell you how pleased Mrs. Taubman and I are to be here today to mark this moment with you." (English) and (Românã)

Other Headlines

• (May 10, 2008) Ambassador Taubman offers portraits of Romania’s King and Queen on Monarchy Day
• (April 24, 2008) Mixing it up on the court: Teenagers of Constanta and American Seabees play for a cause
• (April 14, 2008) "Good fences make good neighbors" - Seabees build friendships across fences
• (April 14, 2008) Ambassador Taubman reviews the NATO Summit on national public radio
• (April 4, 2008) Students Brief First Lady on Community Service Projects
• (April 4, 2008) Mrs. Bush's Remarks After a Visit to Stavropoleos Church
• (April 3, 2008) Mrs. Bush's Remarks in a Young Atlanticist Video Conference with Kabul University
• (April 3, 2008) NATO Summit 2008: Press Briefing by Secretary Rice and National Security Advisor Hadley
• (April 1, 2008) U.S. Airmen augment Romanian security for NATO summit
• (March 10, 2008) International Arms Dealer Arrested: U.S. - Romanian Law Enforcement Cooperation
• (March 3, 2008) Seabees start work on kindergartens in Constanta
• (February 27, 2008) Rodeo Exhibit Opens Bacau's 600 Birthday Celebration
• (February 27, 2008) (Web)Chatting Up The Summer Work And Travel Program
• (February 26, 2008) State's Matt Bryza Interview with Hungarian News Agency
• (February 19, 2008) Road Show Successes Lead Ambassador's Comments On Opportunities For US Investment In Romania
• (February 16, 2008) Young Romanians "Slammed" by New York A Capella Group
• (February 12, 2008) Ambassador Lagon engages audiovisual and print media in a talk about trafficking
• (February 11, 2008) Anchors Aweigh! U.S. Navy Seabee Unit leaves Romania after a job well done

For U.S. Citizens

Mission Closure on Friday, May 2^nd
The Embassy will be closed Friday, May 2, due to the closure of Public Institutions by the Government of Romania.
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