“I am honored that Senator Barack Obama would ask me to serve on such a distinguished committee. As Chairman of the Friends of Ireland in the House of Representatives, I have had the pleasure of working closely with virtually every member of the advisory panel for more than 30 years on U.S.-Ireland relations. Each one of us has developed a longstanding relationship with the Irish government and the political leaders in Northern Ireland. I know we all share a deep commitment to maintaining and building upon the extraordinary relationship that exists between the people of the United States and those on the island of Ireland. I look forward to working closely with Senator Obama, Senator Biden and my colleagues on the advisory panel on this critically important issue during the presidential campaign. And I am certain it will be a foreign policy priority in President Obama’s administration.”
U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Joseph Kennedy to Lead a Business Delegation to Northern Ireland
U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs Joseph P. Kennedy, III , today announced the first four members of his business delegation to Northern Ireland, which will take place October 24 to 26, 2023. Members of the delegation will include: The Honorable Thomas P. DiNapoli, Comptroller, State of New York Mark Hartney, Breakthrough Energy Ventures John Murphy, President and Chief Financial Officer, The Coca-Cola Company Tim Sweeney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Mutual Insurance The delegation will engage with a wide range of business leaders in Northern Ireland, including employers who have started or grown operations over the past 25 years. Special Envoy Kennedy’s travel follows President Biden’s announcement of the delegation in April during his remarks at Belfast’s Ulster University. The trip will highlight progress made in the 25 years since the signing of the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement, and the important role U.S. investors have made in pres
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