Today’s event is an effort to broaden the discussion about the situation in Ukraine, to juxtapose the incomplete or inaccurate picture of the country we may see in media with accounts of individuals on the ground.
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While part of this March is commemoration, remembering, and educating, part of this March is an act of rededication.
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Close economic engagement with Russia feeds the Russian war machine, which threatens transatlantic security.
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Tonight, we gather to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the return of the Hungarian Holy Crown.
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Let’s recommit to our individual responsibility to nurture light – whether it is the smallest flickering candle, or a great bonfire.
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As I reflect on what I am thankful for during this holiday, I think of the inspiring work of each of you.
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November 10, 2022 Budapest Marriott Hotel It is wonderful to be with you this morning and I appreciate the opportunity to speak about the important economic partnership between the United States and Hungary. Thank you, Zoltan and Irisz, for hosting today’s event and for AmCham being such a valued partner of the U.S. Embassy. Your …
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Our critical infrastructure, energy supplies, financial information, logistics, healthcare and so much more are dependent on the integrity and security of our networks and data, and we must protect it at all costs.
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In 1992, the American Embassy and the Government of Hungary came together to establish the Hungarian-American Fulbright Commission.
Read More» This drawdown will bring the total U.S. military assistance for Ukraine to more than $17.5 billion since the beginning of this Administration.
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As I look around tonight, I see so many fascinating people, each of whom brings with them a new perspective, an important idea, a chance to better the world.
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“If you pause…and listen…you can almost hear the frantic conversations and hurried typing as Carl Lutz worked long hours to save every person he could from the horrors of war raging right outside.”
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Read Ambassador Pressman’s remarks at the Tom Lantos Institute.
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Deputy Chief of Mission Derek Westfall’s remarks at at Pécs Pride 2022
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Ambassador-Designate David Pressman arrived in Hungary on September 2, 2022.
Read More» Article 5 is sacrosanct, and we mean it when we say, “An attack against one is an attack against all — every inch.
Read More» During Pride Month, the United States honors the courage and resilience of LGBTQI+ persons around the world.
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Through its invasion of and actions in Ukraine since 2014, Russia has violated the international rules-based order, particularly the UN Charter, conceived after the Second World War to spare successive generations from the scourge of war.
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The United States is proud to be the largest single donor of humanitarian, democracy, and human rights assistance to Ukraine, working closely with our European partners.
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This new package on its own is going to provide unprecedented assistance to Ukraine.
Read More» U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced nearly $53 million in new humanitarian assistance from the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), to support innocent civilians affected by Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine.
Read More» The Russian military has begun a brutal assault on the people of Ukraine without provocation, without justification, without necessity.
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Like any long and enduring partnership, ours has had its ups and downs. It is no secret that our administrations do not see eye-to-eye on some issues today. However, our security partnership remains as strong as ever, and I think that is an important fact to keep in mind when we discuss American and Hungarian …
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The only Holocaust survivor to have served in Congress, Hungarian-born U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos spent his life championing the cause of human rights around the world. Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard and other distinguished guests discussed a new Hungarian translation of a book about the Congressman’s life and the importance of his work.
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On November 9, Chargé Dillard joined the global initiative of the International March of the Living to commemorate Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass. The night of November 9 – 10, 1938 saw the destruction of thousands of synagogues and Jewish institutions in Nazi Germany, a prelude to the Holocaust. In his remarks delivered …
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As prepared for delivery I’d like to start with a quote from President Biden: “The U.S. and Europe and democracies everywhere are stronger when we work together to advance our shared values like fair competition and transparency.” This is a key quote for me, coming from President Biden’s first trip, to attend the G7, the …
Read More» December 8, 2020 Thank you, Sebastian and the American Jewish Committee Central Europe office, for inviting me to open this important event. As some of you may know, I previously served in Bulgaria. I arrived in Sofia in 2013, a year after Hizballah bombed a bus full of Israeli tourists in Burgas on the Black …
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Szabadság tér, Budapest Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Thank you, Mister Prime Minister. Thank you, Ministers, dignitaries, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen for being here today. It’s an honor to be here with you all today on this historic occasion. Mister Prime Minister, it may feel familiar for you to be on this square to inaugurate a …
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Ambassador David B. Cornstein’s remarks at the Mindszenty memorial conference and book launch, October 16, 2019.
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I am honored to be here today at the 50th International Gas Conference, and to speak about the importance of cooperation in advancing energy security. The United States and Hungary are no strangers to energy cooperation, with a history dating back nearly 85 years.
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Chargé Kostelancik had a full day in Debrecen on April 10.
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NATO’s strength is in its unity and in staying true to the principles and purposes for which it was created
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No other institution or country or geopolitical power can offer the security and respect for sovereignty and personal liberty that NATO offers.
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February 11, 2019 Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Read More» This afternoon I’ll meet with a group of leaders from Hungarian civil society. I’m anxious to hear from them about the conditions they believe Hungary finds itself in, their thoughts on how best to move forward.
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I am certain that he would have been proud of the excellent work of the Institute, of its focus on Jewish life and anti-Semitism, Roma rights and citizenship, as well as the rights of Hungarian minorities.
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Like any long-term relationship, we’ve had our ups and downs, but also like in any other healthy relationship, we’ve overcome those differences and emerged stronger and closer through honest and respectful dialogue.
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As outlined by the National Security Strategy, the return of big-power competition is the defining geopolitical fact of our time.
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Ambassador Cornstein spoke about the “American Dream” before an enthusiastic student crowd at the Central European University (CEU).
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Ambassador Cornstein was happy to participate in the American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary’s annual Ambassadorial Business Forum.
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This is a very, very important day for every American. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, if you’re white, brown, black. It doesn’t matter if you are a first-year immigrant into our country or if you’re a fourth generation. This is a day that we celebrate our freedom and it’s very, very important.
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On behalf of the United States, I commend you for raising your voice today for peace, understanding, and tolerance.
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Tonight, American Corner Szeged joins a family of American Spaces located in cities and small towns around the world – from Seoul to Subotica! Hosting more than 16 million visits each year, American Spaces bring our country closer to the world, creating a place where we can interact with local citizens, share our history and …
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I am honored to be here on behalf of the United States Government, to commemorate the 90th birthday of Representative Tom Lantos and to dedicate this beautiful work of art in his honor.
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At the 6th Annual Return Alumni Conference, alumni of U.S. schools and programs discussed how to prepare students of today to think about the challenges of tomorrow. U.S. Embassy Budapest proudly supports initiatives from the alumni community, so visit the website of the AEIF fund to find out how to apply for alumni-related grants.
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The decision to return the Crown was a landmark moment of cooperation in U.S.-Hungarian relations, helping to melt some of the Cold War divisions between our nations and creating a pathway to the friendship we enjoy today.
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires David Kostelancik at Transparency International Hungary’s Conference on International Anti-Corruption Day December 8, 2017 – as delivered – Thank you Transparency International for inviting me to speak at this event. Most importantly, thank you for your courageous dedication to the promotion of transparency, accountability, and good governance every day here in …
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“Marshall Center Alumni comprise a network of thought-leaders and practitioners, serving as resources to one another and decision-makers worldwide, recognizing no nation alone can provide for its security.”
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In our increasingly inter-connected world – a world in which we can move between cities, climates, continents more quickly and easily than ever in history – a dialogue about protecting an individual’s health must include discussion about protecting the health of our entire community — whether that means neighbors in the house just down the …
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Today I would like to give you an overview of the policies and regulations that underpin the U.S. approach to sustainability.
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I am not the first American official, and will not be the last, to speak in defense of a free press. It is fundamental to our foreign policy interests.
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One of our top priorities at the U.S. Embassy is to increase trade and investment between the United States and Hungary, and I know that this is a priority for the Hungarian government as well. We are committed to working with the Hungarian government on this, because we both know that investment and trade means …
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Remarks as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David Kostelancik at a Conference in honor of Tadeusz Kosciuszko Co-Hosted with the Polish Institute, the Polish Embassy and the Institute of Hungarian Military History September 27, 2017 State Secretary Vargha, Ambassador Snopek, Director Bajaczyk, Colonel Kovacs, Colonel Horvath, Professor Hermann, Distinguished Speakers and dear Guests, Jó napot kivánok! Thank …
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Today’s topic, “Hungary’s Place in Europe” is an important one, and one that Hungary has been discussing throughout its history.
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“The United States is committed to supporting the ongoing free exchange of ideas, through programs like Fulbright and through international institutions like McDaniel College and others here in Budapest, inspiring academic achievement, bringing economic benefits, and contributing to the vibrant civil society of modern Hungary.”
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Dear friends, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. István Vadászi, thank you for inviting me here today. And thank you all for coming to remember this dark and senseless tragedy and to ensure its victims are never forgotten.
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik at the Official Independence Day Celebration, U.S. Embassy in Hungary, July 3, 2017 – As Prepared for Delivery – Good afternoon and welcome, everyone. Welcome, President Sulyok, Dr. Polt, Minister Pintér, Deputy Foreign Minister Szabó, distinguished guests, excellencies, and dear friends. Happy Independence Day! Thank you very …
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik at the AmCham Business Forum with Deputy Foreign Minister László Szabó June 29, 2017, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus – as prepared – Good afternoon, dear guests. On behalf of the U.S. Government, I offer my sincere thanks to Farkas [Barsony, AmCham President] and to Irisz and her team …
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Ukraine is under attack. We come together today to explore and understand the unique blend of traditional, indirect, and cyber warfare that Russia currently deploys against the people of Eastern Ukraine.
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The Hungarian Islamic Community awarded their Gul Baba award to the U.S. Embassy for its many years of support.
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As a believer in NATO and the transatlantic alliance, I am energized when I see the United States military in action side-by-side with our NATO allies.
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You are members of a truly impressive society, joining an elite club of top achievers in the humanities, sciences, and the arts for the past 70 years. Since the Fulbright program started in 1946, there have been more than 370,000 “Fulbrighters” from over 160 countries.
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Today, McDaniel College seeks to prepare students who will carry on a tradition of thinking and acting critically, creatively, and humanely as they take their place in the world.
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I can’t tell you how pleased I was when I heard about the opening of this new Islamic cultural center, and then upon receiving your invitation, to have the opportunity to represent the embassy and the people of the United States at this milestone event.
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It is clear to me that American companies like doing business here. They speak to me of Hungary’s friendly business environment. They note that its central location makes Hungary an ideal location to export to rest of Europe.
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik at the opening of Alex Webb’s The Suffering of Light photographic exhibit Műcsarnok, Budapest February 28, 2017 – as prepared for delivery – Deputy Mayor Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Director Szegő, Director of the Budapest Photo Festival Mucsy, Curator for this exhibit and the Festival Ms. Szarka, and of course, our …
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Interview with Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik Published in Hungarian on February 9, 2017 Interim Chargé d’Affaires David Kostelancik is leading the U.S. diplomatic mission to Budapest in cooperation with his Washington superiors until the new Ambassador arrives. According to him, the U.S. pays attention to civil organizations and as he sees the current …
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Another characteristic of our alumni, I believe, is that you are always eager to learn, evolve, and innovate – even long after your exchange experience is over.
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What sets this Workshop apart is the intensive series of meetings, strategy sessions, and product development conducted with the help of prominent businessmen and program alumni as speakers and mentors.
Read More» The theme for this year’s Day of Persons with Disabilities focuses on building a more inclusive and equitable world for persons with disabilities while addressing 17 Sustainable Development Goals that aim to eliminate poverty, fight inequality of any kind, and tackle climate change.
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I am delighted to present the 7th annual Nancy Brinker Prize to Dr. Róbert Maráz on behalf of Ambassador Bell.
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During tonight’s concert, we celebrate those “barometers of freedom” – the Hungarian jazz musicians who played their music in 1956 in defiance of the Communist government. And we remember all of the Hungarians who suffered and those who died in the fight for democracy 60 years ago.
Read More» Tonight, we are here to celebrate Americans going to the polls, exercising the simple, but extraordinary, right to vote. As many of you know, the U.S. Constitution provides for presidential elections every four years and establishes the basis for our representative democracy.
Read More» As some of you may know, this Partnership, first founded in 2005-2006, is the first of its kind and is designed to build and strengthen the relationships between the United States, Hungary, and Central Europe.
Read More» It is a great pleasure to join you today for the unveiling of statues of two great thinkers and authors, Hannah Arendt and Zbigniew Herbert. In their works, both reflect on their survival through turmoil and war. And their accomplishments and writings continue to inspire discussion and debate today.
Read More» It is my great pleasure to join you tonight for the opening of this incredible exhibition of works by David “Chim” Seymour, who in his brief 45 years was an eye witness to some of the most historic moments and turbulent times of the past century.
Read More» That is why we are here today- to honor those very brave men and women who sixty years ago, attempted to throw off the yoke of communism. Today, in a free Hungary, in the United States, and in many other places around the world, we honor their memory and sacrifices.
Read More» First, I strongly believe that when it comes to tolerance and inclusion, it all starts with education — and education cannot start early enough.
Read More» But it’s not only about making products, making money, and employment. Alcoa is also a leader in corporate responsibility, which is near and dear to my heart, and is something in which American companies excel.
Read More» This is the third year in a row for the festival in Budapest, and it’s great to see how it brings together experienced and amateur filmmakers to tell stories inspired by their own experiences and their hometowns. I
Read More» Today, more than two hundred years after Washington’s death and 110 years since the placing of this statue, Washington’s ideal for America endures.
Read More» As I look at this exhibition, it strikes me just how powerful it is that it is on a train car. You can actually feel the history – the terror and despair – in the physical object itself, in the wooden planks in the floor, the sliding doors, and the wheels on the track. The …
Read More» It is those heroes we remember and honor today. First responders truly represent the best of humanity, and it is their example that must continue to inspire us all.
Read More» I recognize and commend the dedication and professionalism of the men and women who serve as first responders in Hungary — firefighters and paramedics alike.
Read More» In today’s world, cancer has a major impact on so many people and families in the United States and across the world. Too many of us personally know someone affected by cancer – whether we witness the fight of a loved one directly or we see the worry of their family and friends.
Read More» That antisemitism persists, and is in fact worsening in some parts of the world, is undeniable.
Read More» Fighting corruption is notoriously difficult, it requires a long term commitment, and success is often hard to measure. Events like these raise awareness to the importance of combatting corruption, and the studies that you conduct teach us how we can better direct our efforts.
Read More» The treatment and integration of the Roma population here and throughout Europe is another example of a serious challenge we face today. Two days ago I spoke at the Roma History and Culture Center to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Roma Holocaust – the Parrajmos.
Read More» Today we pause, to mourn and remember the thousands of Romani men, women and children who were savagely and senselessly murdered and enslaved by the Nazis and their collaborators during World War II.
Read More» Hungarian Gripens, Czech Gripens, Slovenian PC-9s, Slovakian MiG 29s, and a United States KC-135 and C-130, as well as tactical ground controllers from all five nations, are conducting the largest and most complicated air integration mission in the region since the end of the Balkan operations.
Read More» – as prepared – Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. President Tkatchenko, thank you for the invitation to address the EU Chambers of Commerce this evening in such a lovely venue. As you can imagine, the U.S. Embassy works very closely with the American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, so we know the valuable work chambers …
Read More» – as prepared – Good afternoon and welcome, everyone. It is a tremendous honor for me to host you in this celebration of America’s 240th anniversary of our independence. Welcome, Minister Pinter, President Darak, and Prosecutor Polt, Justice Stumpf. Thank you State Secretary Vargha for coming and I look forward to your remarks. Welcome, distinguished …
Read More» Thank you, Lieutenant Colonel Gősi, for your kind introduction. Minister Pintér, Ambassadors, Colonel Farkas, Director Terpinas, honored guests, and most of all, ILEA Session 103 Graduates, I am so pleased to be here to celebrate your accomplishments. From the perspective of the United States Government, and specifically from the U.S. State Department, I can’t emphasize enough …
Read More» Good evening and welcome to the Women Start-Up Competition. I would like to thank the organizers of this event, GF Social Media, for inviting me to participate. I am delighted to sit with such a distinguished group of jurors from the technology and investment communities. I am sure we will learn here tonight about innovative …
Read More» President Shattuck, Professor Balazs, fellow diplomats, distinguished guests, thank you. I’m happy to be here as part of your important lecture series. It’s always a pleasure to be in the lively community of CEU. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you. I know very well the role that CEU plays in providing a …
Read More» Professor Bodis, Mr. Giran, Ms. Bartos, Ambassador Helfand, Professor Fischer, Dr. Taróssy, Dr. Brückner, Ladies and Gentlemen, Jó napot! Good morning! I am delighted to be here with you today to celebrate this special occasion — the 11th Biennial Conference of the Hungarian Association for American Studies in association with the Hungarian Association for Ibero-American …
Read More» Chairman Nemeth, Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, distinguished guests, thank you for asking me to speak to you. It is an honor. Our custom of talking together today is as old as our friendship as nations. I look forward to a frank and friendly discussion with you and the distinguished members of this Committee. …
Read More» Good Morning! I am very pleased to have the opportunity to visit Balaton-felvidéki National Park to help celebrate Earth Day this week. I would like to thank Director Puskás, and his colleagues at the National Park Directorate for welcoming us and organizing a great visit for me and the U.S. delegation. We are excited to …
Read More» State Secretary Laszlo Palkovics, esteemed members of the panel, ladies and gentleman, Good afternoon! It is my great pleasure to join you here to observe International Roma Day. Since 1990, this day has been set aside as an opportunity to celebrate Romani culture and raise awareness of the issues and daily challenges facing the largest …
Read More» Thank you to Mr. Bolek and the Hungarian Islamic Community for hosting today’s celebration. Mr. Bolek, distinguished guests, Assalamu alaykum [“Peace be with you” in Arabic; standard Muslim greeting worldwide]. We celebrate today a century of Islam’s legal recognized existence in Hungary, though the actual existence of Islam in the territory of Hungary dates back …
Read More» Mayor Péter Fenyves, Member of Parliament Gábor Törő, Ambassador András Dékány of the Ministry of Human Capacities, Principal Krisztina Birkás, Teachers and Staff, Students, Jó napot kívánok! Good morning! Thank you very much for the invitation to join you today and for the very warm welcome to Mór! Since 2008, the Ministry of Human Capacities …
Read More» Ambassador Shakir Fakili, President Gabor Komlosi, Honorary President Eva Keleti, Vice President Maria Gonczi, Vice President Janos Harshegyi, Mr. Andras Trom, dear awardees, members of MUOSZ, ladies and gentlemen: It is a great honor to be here today, and to join you as you present the Golden Pen awards to some of the many courageous …
Read More» Thank you, Madame Chairwoman, Model UN delegates, and distinguished guests. It is an honor to be here and I am delighted to speak with you today. I’d like to welcome the delegates from the United States, and also from Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Serbia, and Germany. Congratulations to Karinthy High School for hosting such an excellent …
Read More» Minister Pintér, Rector Pátyi, President Shank, Ambassador Szemerkényi, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning! Jó reggelt kívánok! Thank you very much for the invitation to join you today and participate in this morning’s ceremony! I am honored to witness the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Marymount University and the National University of Public Service. …
Read More» If I am not mistaken you are good friends with Chelsea Clinton. That’s right, but this is not professional qualification. Who knows, it might come handy in professional issues too … if , say, her mother Hillary wins the presidential election, will you be the Secretary of State? I would be the most surprised person …
Read More» Hello everyone. I’m Colleen Bell, United States Ambassador to Hungary. I would like to welcome you and thank you for coming. I am so pleased you could join us tonight to watch this important and powerful film — Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom. This film screening is a highlight of the work of …
Read More» Jó estét kívánok! Good evening everyone! I am pleased to join you tonight and to introduce the film you are about to see — Hot Men, Cold Dictatorships — which we are screening in honor of LGBT History Month. I congratulate the Háttér Society and their partners for organizing such a varied and interesting series …
Read More» If we speak the language of your original profession, that is, being a producer, how would you summarize the first season of your time as Ambassador for those who will also be following the second season? Every good television series has exciting and quiet parts, tense and peaceful moments. I’ve had all those in my first …
Read More» I would like to welcome each of you equally as guests, faith leaders, and friends, to my home. As you may know, there is a tradition in the United States of the President meeting with religious leaders on the first Thursday of every February. This has happened every year since 1953. It is such an …
Read More» Office of the Vice President of the United States of America Dear Friends, I wish that I could be there with you today to honor my dear friend Tom Lantos. For all the years he lived in the United States and served in our Congress, Tom never forgot his Hungarian roots. He told me many …
Read More» Distinguished guests, Mayor Borbely , Deputy State Secretaries Langerne and Latorcai, esteemed diplomatic colleagues, and friends, welcome, and thank you for joining me this afternoon to pay tribute to the victims and the legacy of the Parrajmos. And to Istvan Makai and the Roma Civic Association, thank you for inviting me to participate in this …
Read More» Good afternoon, everybody! Thank you, Dr. Aáry-Tamás and Professor Szuromi for your excellent welcome remarks and words of inspiration to start this year’s RETURN conference. I would also like to thank Ms. Smith Lacey – Anna — for moderating today’s event. It is my great pleasure to be here again, and I thank the U.S. …
Read More» – as delivered – Madam Ambassador, President Pongrácz, Ms. Lippai-Nagy, Mr. Benkő, ladies and gentlemen. Good afternoon and thank you for welcoming me to this second iteration of the “Dual Ambassadors’ Chat!” It is a great pleasure for me to be able to share the stage once again with my good friend Reka Szemerkényi under …
Read More» Good morning, and thank you for coming to this important event about Balint Homan’s historical legacy. I’d like to thank Political Capital, and in particular Peter Kreko, for hosting and organizing this seminar. And I am grateful for the presence of Ambassador Bell, other ambassadors and representatives of the diplomatic community, and those who are …
Read More» On behalf of the U.S. Embassy and ILEA Budapest, I welcome you to this very important course on Leadership for Women in Law Enforcement. It is a thrill for me to meet so many strong, dedicated women law enforcement officers. Director Terpinas told me that this course is always one of the highlights of the …
Read More» Thank you, Jozsef and Transparency International, for inviting me to speak at this important event. I commend you and your colleagues on your tireless work to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance. Your efforts make a difference in Hungary and around the world. It was on this day in 2003, in Merida, Mexico, that the …
Read More» Thank you, Mr. Siklosi, General Orosz, General Vollmecke, General Safar, and Colonel Gangler, and men and women of Papa Air Base and the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. I’m honored to be here at Papa today to celebrate the growing cooperation between NATO Allies. Even before 1999, when Hungary and the U.S. became Allies, our two …
Read More» From rising seas across the globe and the melting of Greenland’s sheet ice to the bleaching of coral reefs around many coasts, the signs of climate change are all around us. As a global society, we are at a critical juncture where our decisions today will help shape the climate our children and children’s children …
Read More» Thank you very much Vice Rector Görög for the kind introduction and to Corvinus University, the organizer and host of this event. And to my diplomatic corps colleagues; representatives of the Government of Hungary; Corvinus administrators, academics, and students; business leaders; friends from the American Corner; ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for coming. I …
Read More» – as delivered – Jó napot kívánok! Good Morning! I am delighted to be here and I would like to give thanks, a very special thank you to Minister Fazekas for the invitation to join you all here today. I would also like to congratulate the organizers of this wonderful event, which helps maintain cultural …
Read More» This exercise is a great example of multilateral cooperation that ensures our nations’ militaries are better able to operate together as NATO Allies. Interoperability is vital to our success. Our militaries have been learning, training, and fighting together as NATO allies for more than 15 years. The NATO alliance is an enduring commitment – not …
Read More» Jó napot kivánok/Good afternoon. To start, I want to thank the Hungarian Association of Women Judges for hosting this event today and providing a forum for today’s presentation by the visiting speaker for the U.S. Department of State, Lieutenant Scott Jenkins, a retired U.S. police officer and expert in the prevention and prosecution of domestic …
Read More» (as prepared) Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Rector Patyi, Professor Vizi, Minister Simicsko, dear colleagues, students and friends. It is my great pleasure to be here with you today, and to address this conference on the significance of “transatlantic thought”. It is also a great pleasure to share this panel with Minister Simicsko, and, through …
Read More» Good afternoon, It was a great pleasure to experience this wonderful program by the Rolling Chairs dance troupe. Many thanks to Ms. Rita Sárai and the entire company for such a beautiful performance! I am so glad that so many honored guests could join us today for this presentation, including Mr. Pál Szekeres, Mayor Ferenc …
Read More» Thank you. Good evening, everyone. I would like to thank the organizers at the Antall Jozsef Knowledge Center for the invitation to speak with you tonight. It is my great pleasure to be here, addressing many of Hungary’s brightest young leaders. While this is my first opportunity to speak with many of you, it is …
Read More» When you accepted President Obama’s nomination as United States ambassador to Hungary, were you expecting to land in such a turbulent scene? When I received the call from the White House that I had been nominated to serve as U.S. ambassador, I was extremely excited by the opportunity. I had travelled to Hungary before, and …
Read More» Thank you Dr. Nemescsói, for your kind introduction, and thank you Ferenc for the invitation to speak at this event. I am also delighted to share the stage with Minister of Justice Trócsányi. Minister Trócsányi, panelists, and American Chamber of Commerce members, good morning. AmCham’s efforts have been an essential component to the growth of …
Read More» Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the United States Government, I am very pleased to welcome you to the International Law Enforcement Academy in Budapest. The mission of ILEA is to support the region’s emerging democracies through international cooperation to combat crime and to promote social, political and economic stability. To achieve these goals, ILEA …
Read More» Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your invitation and your warm welcome. It is a great honor to be here with you today, and to be celebrating Women’s Equality Day with you. Since it was first celebrated in 1972, Women’s Equality Day celebrates the date, ninety five years ago today, when the 19th Amendment to …
Read More» Jó napot kívánok! Thank you very much, Deputy State Secretary Krisztina Berta, for your kind invitation to join this event. I would also like to thank the media representatives for attending today. Your reporting greatly helps us raise public awareness. And raising awareness – as Ms. Berta already made clear – is critical in preventing …
Read More» Law Enforcement Leadership Development Session 100 Thank you, Lieutenant Colonel Gősi, for your kind introduction. Minister Pintér, Ambassador Brownfield, Ambassador Esmerov, Ambassador Benisheva, Colonel Farkas, Mr. Barnett, Director Terpinas, honored guests, and most of all, ILEA Session 100 Graduates, I am so pleased to be here to celebrate your accomplishments. From the perspective of the …
Read More» Good evening. Minister Pintér, Ambassadors, distinguished guests, ILEA Directors and staff and ILEA Session 100 graduates; I am so pleased to be here with you tonight to celebrate both the ILEA 20 year anniversary and the graduation of ILEA Session 100. It was an honor to be with Session 100 this afternoon as they became …
Read More» The beautiful city of Szeged has welcomed me today, and shown me its extraordinary culture, its vibrant business community, its historic synagogue, and its marvelous university. I have also met some of Szeged’s people, who are extremely hospitable — I thank you all for your generosity in welcoming me to your city, and inviting me …
Read More» Good morning everyone and thank you for coming. I am pleased to be here with such distinguished guests for what promises to be a vibrant discussion on Ukraine and the ramifications of the crisis – for Ukrainians, and for all of us. Before we get started, I wanted to thank everyone who made this event …
Read More» Hello everyone. I’m pleased to be here with this impressive group of business leaders, academics, government officials, and community organizers – each of you dedicated to enhancing and expanding relations between Hungary and the United States. First of all, Chris: thank you for the invitation to be here today. Your work and the work of …
Read More» – as delivered – Good morning. I am delighted to be here at this new and modern Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center . I would like to very much thank Orsolya Kőrösi for her kind invitation this morning. I would also like to acknowledge distinguished guests – Dr. Péter Hoppál, Ms. Cynthia Young and Mr. Robert Pledge. I would also …
Read More» Good afternoon, everyone. Jó napot kívánok! I can’t tell you how delighted I am to welcome you to a garden party at my home. Aren’t we lucky with the weather?! I also want to acknowledge that a number of teachers, students and school directors have come from quite far away to join us, and I …
Read More» I’d like to begin by thanking Rector Shattuck and Anna-Mária Biró for organizing this event and the conference last year, and to thank Dr. Pető and Prof. Thorson for editing and bringing this book into being, and to all of you for keeping this important issue of Holocaust Memorialization alive and open for discussion. Keeping …
Read More» Hello everybody, good afternoon. I am so delighted to be here at the end-of-semester ceremony – I certainly feel and share all of your excitement today, you should feel so proud of what you have accomplished. First of all, I extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Bojár for his invitation to visit Graphisoft Park and …
Read More» Dennis, Chris, Thunderbird Alumni, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning. It is a great pleasure to kick off this European Reunion of Thunderbird Alumni . When your fellow alumnus Edward invited me to address your group, I was very pleased. During my business career, I developed relationships with partners from many countries. And along the way, I met …
Read More» Good evening. I’m so happy to participate in another Fulbright event – this time to bid farewell to the American Fulbright grantees who are completing their year in Hungary and to celebrate their marvelous academic achievements. This event is also an occasion to extend best wishes to the departing Hungarian grantees whose Fulbright experience is about …
Read More» Good morning, everyone. I’m so delighted to be here, and thank you, Mr. Csaba (Chairman of the Board of AFS Hungary), for your kind invitation. Let me first congratulate all of you on the centennial anniversary of your organization, American Field Service , and on the 25th anniversary of your chapter in Hungary. You have a history to …
Read More» The development of the Hungarian Special Forces has been remarkable. Hungary started with no Special Forces in 2005, and by 2013 was able to provide command and control for special operations from 5 different nations – including the U.S. – who were conducting important operations across 4 regions within Afghanistan. Hungarian Special Forces have served …
Read More» Good evening, everyone. I am very pleased to be here with you tonight for a very special concert and I would like to thank the organizers – Harmony Foundation and the Fulbright Commission and, personally, Rita Hoffmann and Maria Flamich for inviting us to be a part of it. What you are about to hear touches on …
Read More» I want to begin by thanking Erika Sólyom, our capable coordinator here at the American Corner Budapest , as well as Corvinus University, for agreeing to host today’s meeting. Thanks also to Timea Tiboldi, for spending much of the past nine months helping to develop this course, and for now facilitating your class over the next 10 weeks. …
Read More» Good morning. I am excited to be with you this morning. I would like to thank Gergő Lencsés, the General Manager, and his team at this GE facility for hosting us today. I am proud of the fact that GE is one of eight U.S. companies in Hungary hosting 400 young women today during the …
Read More» Mr. Mayor, Dr. Matei, ladies and gentlemen: It is a pleasure to be here today to plant this Magnolia tree with the Mayor of the Fifth District and the Provost and Pro-Rector of Central European University to mark the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. The Embassy has been a part of the Fifth District community …
Read More» Good afternoon, everyone. It is a great honor for me to participate in this moving reunion with you and your families – and to celebrate with the American liberators who set you free! I am so proud of our American soldiers! True heroes! I have read a great deal about the events of Friday, the …
Read More» Thank you, Chairman Haraszti, for the invitation to attend this event and share with you the strong support of the United States and my own deep personal commitment to the important work of Holocaust remembrance. It is our profound duty to preserve the sacred memories of the victims of this most profoundly tragic episode in …
Read More» Thank you very much, Aftab. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you. When I heard about this event, I jumped at the chance to talk to a group very important to me both personally and professionally – namely all the women leaders here today. It’s an honor to be …
Read More» Good evening! I am so pleased to be here tonight and to welcome our distinguished guests – Nicole Taylor and Daniel Ernst. Ms. Taylor has established herself in the United States and internationally as an artist of extraordinary talent, with an extensive repertoire covering a vast variety of styles and genres. Her accompanist, Mr. Ernst, …
Read More» Good morning. First of all, I would like to thank Mr. András F. Tóth for the opportunity to say a few words at the opening of this conference. I am particularly pleased to be here because volunteering and civic engagement have always been and still are a cornerstone of our nation. Americans strongly believe that …
Read More» Hello everyone, and welcome. I’m pleased you could join me for lunch. Chargé Yunger, my personal welcome to you, and my thanks for coming today. It is my first opportunity to meet you, and it is a privilege to host you and your colleague. And a warm welcome and thank you to all of my …
Read More» Madam Ambassador, Minister Martonyi, Mr. Pongrácz, Ms. Lippai-Nagy, Mr. Benkő, ladies and gentlemen. Good Afternoon. It is a great pleasure for me to attend this, my first AmCham Hungary event, made even more pleasant by the participation of my friend, Ambassador Szemerkényi. I understand it is quite rare to have both the U.S. Ambassador to Hungary and …
Read More» Good afternoon. Thank you, Minister Balog, for your kind welcome and hospitality today. It is my pleasure to be here – in such a beautiful setting – to sign this bilateral agreement to harmonize our social security systems. In addition, I would like to thank the members of the Hungarian government who worked so hard …
Read More» Thank you, President Shattuck for your warm welcome and for your kind introduction. It is a pleasure to be here today at CEU, an institution at the heart of important research, teaching, and learning in Central Europe. The Embassy is proud to partner with CEU not just to organize this lecture, but also to support …
Read More» Fellow ambassadors, Mayor Tóth, members of the Lantos family, ladies and gentlemen – good morning. It is a privilege to be here with you as we commemorate the birthday of Hungarian-American Congressman Tom Lantos. In his honor, we are gathered to name this street for him – a small change on the map, perhaps, but …
Read More» Thank you very much, Dr. Szuromi and good afternoon, everyone. First of all, I would like to express my gratitude for the invitation to address this impressive forum. As a new Ambassador, I am anxious to learn more about Hungary, to better understand its culture and its challenges, and to see them through the eyes …
Read More» Minister Szijjártó, Dr. Forgó, Mr. Randall, Mayor Cser-Palkovics, distinguished guests. It is a real pleasure for me to be here to inaugurate the expansion of the Hungarian facility of one of America’s most storied companies: Alcoa. It’s astounding to think that this company has been producing high-quality aluminum and light metal products for 125 years! …
Read More» Thank you, Under Secretary Kennedy, for presiding today, for your support and for your kind words. I appreciate your taking the time to be here with my family, friends and colleagues. It’s obvious why you command such respect in this building and around the world, from both Foreign Service Officers like yourself and political appointees …
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