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HighlightsTuesday, August 17, 2004 

Secretary Powell Awarded Dwight D. Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award
I am deeply grateful to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America for presenting me with the Eisenhower Award. . . your award will remind me always of my duty toward those who proudly wear the uniform -- those brave young men and women who are now serving on the frontlines of freedom throughout the world. Their families pray for their safe return, as do all of us here this evening, just as our families once prayed for our safe return. [full text]

Burundi: Massacre at Gatumba Refugee Camp
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack... We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and to the Congolese government and people.  The United States strongly supports the initiative of the UN Security Council to quickly investigate the massacre.  We call on the authorities of Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo to cooperate in identifying the perpetrators and in bringing them to justice. [full text]

U.S.-Canadian Relations
Secretary Powell (Aug. 13): "Canada and the United States have a proud history of partnership, alliance and cooperation.  When differences come along, we know how to resolve those differences as befits two great democracies and two friends."  [full text]

Secretary Powell holds black cat as Ms. Delabar, president of the Cat Fanciers Association presents cat of the year award to Colin the CatColin the Cat
Secretary Powell (Aug. 13): "This is the best cat in the country. (Laughter.) Competing against 22,700 other cats at 290 competitions, Colin Powell came in first in 2004. And we're very pleased that he came to the State Department ..." [full text]

Foreign Service Youths Win Awards for Community ServiceAwards for Community Service
Each year, the Foreign Service Youth Foundation Award for Community Service is presented to young people who have been nominated from around the world for their community service projects. The award honors teenagers who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer efforts either in community service or in service to their peers while facing the challenges of growing up in an internationally mobile lifestyle.
In Other News
Secretary Powell was interviewed by Japanese journalists on a variety of subjects.

Deadline for Biometric Passport Requirements extended by one year, when new passports issued must be biometrically enabled.

The State Department issued a report to its employees on the major accomplishments in the management area over the past three and a half years. Every Cabinet department and major agency is releasing a similar report, and the Office of Management and Budget is publishing a Government-wide report.


New Background Notes have been posted for Argentina, Cameroon, Belize, CroatiaGabon and Honduras.

U.S. State Department tour reservations are not being accepted at this time. If you have already reserved space on a tour, please note that tours may be canceled at any time. Please check with the tour office information line (202-647-3241) for the latest on the status of tours at the Department's building in Washington, DC.


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