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Special Presidential Envoy for Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Former Deputy Ass’t Secretary ; Special Ass’t to President Bush; NSC Senior Director

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Joined April 2013
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Aug 15

    Visited multiple -supported projects today in including reopened schools for thousands of children once traumatized by — and now visibly eager to learn.

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    Dec 14

    One year after the Iraqi government declared victory over Islamic State - sits down with tonight on News America, 5pm

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    Dec 14

    One of the largest trade delegations from the concludes a visit to Baghdad for discussion with and Iraqi business leaders on investment, reconstruction and economic development.

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  4. Dec 14

    Significant progress over the last 48 hours in the stronghold of in eastern with forces thrusting into the downtown areas after heavy fighting.

    The fall of Hajin town is a blow to the Islamic State.
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  5. Dec 13

    Welcome the significant $57.5M contribution from partner to support stabilization and recovery projects in .

    : European Union signs contracts of €57.5 million with United Nations to support recovery, promises additional €20 million next month…
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    Dec 13

    Coalition Forces, in coordination with ISF, struck an ISIS tunnel in the Makhoul Mountains in the Salah ad Din province of Iraq, Dec. 10. ISF surveyed the site afterwards and confirmed the tunnel, and the weapons and explosives inside, were destroyed completely.

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    Dec 12

    Thanks to the US for its leadership in the against ISIS. Briefed about Denmark’s new stabilisation program. Moving solidly ahead, US-Danish cooperation at its best! 🇱🇷🇩🇰🇱🇷🇩🇰

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    Dec 12

    Honored to receive ; icon for courage in face of genocide & bigotry-she embodies epic struggle of women against sexual violence.We must work relentlessly to free Ezidi women remaining in ISIS captivity,reconstruct Sinjar & pursue eradication of religious extremism

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  9. Dec 11

    Readout of ’s phone call earlier today with 's Prime Minister Mahdi, reaffirming the "strong strategic partnership between Iraq and the United States."

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  10. Dec 11

    Look forward to joining GEN David Petraeus tomorrow night at the NY Historical Society to discuss lessons learned from the fight against in and .

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  11. Dec 11

    Strongest possible U.S. commitment to the victims of genocide and crimes against humanity: signs into law the Iraq & Genocide Relief and Accountability Act following its enactment by bipartisan consensus in Congress.

    Great to meet faith leaders & religious freedom advocates before signed the Iraq & Syria Genocide Relief & Accountability Act. People of faith are under assault across the world & we will continue to stand strong for religious liberty at home & around the world
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  12. Dec 11

    Pleased to provide an update to the press corps on the great work our diplomats and military personnel are doing to secure the enduring defeat of together with a global of 79 partners.

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    Special Presidential Envoy for the Global to Defeat ISIS provides an update on the campaign to defeat ISIS.
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  13. Dec 11

    The has its largest delegation anywhere this year with over 50 American companies represented in today. The USG delegation is led by , a further sign of strengthening ties under our Strategic Framework Agreement.

    The welcomes to Baghdad and delegation representing over fifty US companies.
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    Dec 10

    Staff Lt. Gen Abdul-Wahab Al-Saadi: The sacrifices and heroism of our fighters delivered this great victory for Iraq.

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  15. Dec 10

    We salute the Iraqi forces and that fought heroically against and continue to attack its clandestine cells. The US and our global will continue to support Iraq and its people to ensure this historic military victory over ISIS is lasting & permanent. 2/2

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  16. Dec 10

    Four years ago, controlled territory the size of UK with 8 million people under its domain and $1B per year in revenue. Today, ISIS is down to its final town in Syria and commemorates the heroism of its security forces one year after expelling ISIS from its lands. 1/2

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  17. Dec 6

    Pleased to join SECDEF Mattis and leading military contributors today in . Grateful for ’s leadership from the earliest days of the campaign. Today’s meeting confirmed unity of effort to ensure the lasting defeat of .

    Productive conversations at the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS meeting co-hosted by Mattis with representatives from 13 military contributing nations. Canada is committed to continued collaboration and…
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  18. Dec 2

    Earlier today, air forces conducted precision strikes against a number of leaders in southeast . Those targeted included Abu al-Umarayn, responsible for the murder of several ISIS prisoners, including American citizen Peter Kassig.

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    Dec 1

    The Secret Service sends our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Former President George H.W. Bush. Timberwolf, you defined patriotism and leadership throughout your life of service to this country and you will be sorely missed.

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    Dec 1

    Bush’s last words were to his son, George W., who was on speaker phone and said he loved him. “I love you too,” the 41st president said. Soon after, he passed away.

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  21. Dec 1

    I left a small freshmen dorm room one night in 1991 to meet then President Bush. It changed my life, opening a larger world and a call to public service. Many of my generation have similar stories. All we can say is thank you.

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