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Cherishing the Lives Lost in the Holocaust

U.S. Ambassador Michael C. Polt joined Prime Minister Ansip and members of the Estonian Jewish community on January 27 to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with the unveiling of the “Gallery of Memory.”
An AIDs-Free Generation

Of the many challenges the world faces, none unite us more than our common desire to eradicate the scourge of diseases that prey on us, depriving us of our health and our loved ones while depriving nations of their most valuable treasure: their citizens.
President Obama’s State of the Union Address

Along with many of our friends here in Estonia and around the world, many Americans watched President Obama’s State of the Union Address last night.
Estonian Soldier Wounded in Afghanistan

Our thoughts are with the Estonian Infantry company soldier serving in Afghanistan, who was wounded in an attack on Tuesday.

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Blueprint for An America Built to Last (pdf-389 KB)

Tonight, the President outlined a series of ideas to build an economy that works for everyone, one that will bring about a new era of American manufacturing, and promote homegrown and alternative energy sources. Taken together, those ideas represent a blueprint for the future.
Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address

THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens fought -- and several thousand gave their lives.
AmCham Estonia Speakers’ Lunch Remarks by Ambassador Michael C. Polt

Thank you: AmCham President Andrus Alber for hosting and the invitation; Marko Mihkelson & Susan Danger for participating; Lawin, Enefit & the Radisson Blu for sponsoring
Ambassador Daalder’s DVC Discussion with Baltic Journalists - Transcription

Ambassador Daalder: Thanks, and thanks to Ambassador Dercy for suggesting this. I’m very happy to be able to join you this morning to have a discussion about the new U.S. strategic guidance that will have, of course, implications not only for the defense of the United States but the defense of NATO.
Ambassador Polt's Article "Securing Cyberspace Secures Our Freedom and Prosperity"

The Internet and social media continue to transform our societies, the ways we relate to one another, how we do business, how we entertain ourselves, and, here in Estonia at least, how you elect your political leadership.
"16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence" - Op-ed by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Picture a woman. She might live anywhere in the world. She could be part of any socio-economic group, of any ethnicity, of any religion. On a typical day this woman starts her day before the sun rises. She works for 8-12 hours in a store or on a farm or at a factory or in someone's home for a small wage, but her children and elderly relatives depend on her income for survival.
Press Release: Estonian American Innovation Award Finalists Announced

The U.S. Embassy, the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF), and the American Chamber of Commerce in Estonia (AmCham) are pleased to announce the six finalists for the 2011 Estonian American Innovation Award.
2011 Tree Lighting Ceremony - Speech by Ambassador Polt

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to our Embassy on this special evening of the winter holiday season. Hallie and I are so pleased that you and your families could join us as we kick off these holidays with our Embassy family, our Estonian colleagues, friends, and neighbors, and members of the religious community here in Tallinn.
World Aids Day Speech by Ambassador Michael C. Polt

Thank you, Raul. Ladies and gentlemen: Good evening. Tonight is a sad occasion as we recall the millions of lives lost to AIDS. But tonight our spirits should also be lifted by the fact that by working together, the United States, Estonia and our partners around the world are saving countless lives and making real progress toward eliminating this frightening disease.