For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 15, 2001
Statement by the Press Secretary
President Bush announced on February 6 his intention to nominate
Richard N. Haass for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of
service as Director of Policy Planning at the Department of
State. On March 15, the President announced his further
intention that among Mr. Haass? other responsibilities, he take the
lead on U.S. engagement in support of the Northern Ireland peace
process. The United States will continue to support full
implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and stands ready to assist
the process in any way that the British and Irish governments and the
parties deem useful.
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