| | Summit of the AmericasWhat Is the Summit of the Americas?
The Summit of the Americas is the common agenda of the democratically elected leaders of the hemisphere and reflects their shared values and shared responsibilities. It provides a unique mechanism for the heads of state and heads of governments to discuss solutions to common political, economic, and social problems in a multilateral and comprehensive way. The Summit brings together freely elected leaders united in their commitment to democracy, human rights, and free markets.
Ambassador John Maisto is the U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) and the National Summit Coordinator for the 2004 Special Summit of the Americas. | | | Highlights | Special Summit of the Americas in Monterrey, Mexico
- Declaration of Nuevo León [full text]
- White House Fact Sheet: Lowering the Cost of Remittances [full text]
- U.S. Accomplishments at the Summit [White House fact sheet]
- Secretary Powell's Travel Page
- Remarks by President Bush at Inauguration Ceremony of the Special Summit [full text]
- Ambassador Noriega explains U.S. Goals for Special Summit. full text]
- Ambassador Maisto, the National Summit Coordinator, held a press briefing. [full text]
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