Oversight

Building a Stronger American Diplomatic Presence

Date: August 1, 2007
Time: 2:30pm
Location:
Agenda:

This hearing will examine shortfalls in Department of State staffing and foreign language skills and the impact on the ability to conduct U.S. foreign policy. The hearing will also examine the continuing under-representation of Americans at the United Nations and its organizations.

Witnesses

Panel 1

Ms.

Heather

Hodges

Acting Director General

U.S. Department of State

Panel 1

Mr.

James

Warlick

Principal Deputy Assistance Secretary, Bureau of International Organizations,

U.S. Department of State

Panel 2

Mr.

Jess T.

Ford

Director, International Affairs and Trade

U.S. Government Accountability Office

Panel 2

Mr.

Thomas

Melito

Director, International Affairs and Trade Team

Government Accountability Office

Panel 3

Mr.

John

Naland

President

American Foreign Service Association

Panel 3

Ambassador

Thomas

Boyatt

President and CEO

Foreign Affairs Council

Panel 3

Ms

Deborah

Derrick

Executive Director, Better World Campaign

United Nations Foundation