SEAN MCCORMACK HOLDS STATE DEPARTMENT REGULAR NEWS BRIEFING – ABOUT AMB. EVANS

Congressional Quarterly, Inc
March 8 2006

Washington, D.C.

Speaker:
Sean Mccormack, Assistant Secretary Of State For Public Affairs

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QUESTION: So as far as for Greece, I have to ask — to refer my
question to the DOD…

MCCORMACK: In terms of any DOD activities, yes, talk to the Department
of Defense.

QUESTION: And the last one, why did you recall your ambassador to
Armenia, Mr. John Evans. Are you going to replace him?

MCCORMACK: I’m not aware that we have recalled anybody, our ambassador
to Armenia.

QUESTION: Not in Germany, in Armenia.

MCCORMACK: What’s that?

(CROSSTALK)

MCCORMACK: I’m not aware. I believe that he’s still serving as
ambassador in Armenia.

QUESTION: On the subject of ambassadors, are there any plans yet to
fill the vacant spot in Australia in Canberra, because I believe it’s
still vacant, isn’t it? There is not a U.S. ambassador…

MCCORMACK: Yes, I believe you’re right. The personnel process sometimes
works on its own schedule. It’s an important appointment.

It’s an important post.

And I don’t have any announcements for you. Those come out of the
White House, in terms of ambassadorial announcements.

But I know it has been a topic of discussion. And we’re very anxious
to get somebody nominated and then before the Senate so they can
start their work.

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