American Military Delegation Visits Mauritania

"Maritime security is necessary to ensure freedom of the seas, facilitate navigation and commerce, advance prosperity and liberty and protect the ocean’s resources"

I ask that you join me in welcoming Vice Admiral Stufflebeem, Deputy Commander of United States Naval Forces Europe and Vice Admiral Peterman, Commander, Coast Guard Atlantic. They are here today ...(more)

Let me begin by expressing my appreciation to the Government and people of Mauritania for their wonderful hospitality over what has proved to be an enlightening and busy day...(more)

Let me also thank the Government of Mauritania and the U.S. Embassy for having us here today.  This is a visit that I’ve looked forward to for a long time, and I am truly excited to be here again...(more)

An important American military delegation completed a working visit to Mauritania from May 16-17, 2007.  The delegation included Vice Admiral  John Stufflebeem, Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe...(more)

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