President Bush Wins Second Term

President Bush Thanks Americans in Wed. Acceptance Speech

President Bush on Wednesday said, "America has spoken, and I'm humbled by the trust and the confidence of my fellow citizens. With that trust comes a duty to serve all Americans, and I will do my best to fulfill that duty every day as your President."

Fulbright Alumni Reception

Ambassador and Mrs. J. Thomas Schieffer hosted a reception on October 21 for local Fulbright Program alumni. In remarks to the group, the Ambassador reaffirmed the U.S. Government's commitment to its flagship educational exchange program, begun nearly 60 years ago. Alumni at the annual event were treated to entertainment by Randin Graves, an American musician from San Diego whose 2004-2005 Fulbright Scholarship allows him to study the didgeridoo among traditional Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. Also appearing with Mr. Graves was noted indigenous didgeridoo player Milkaynu Mununggurr. Mr. Mununggurr generously presented the Ambassador with a catalogue of bark paintings from his people celebrating their saltwater traditions.

Anna Klein

The American Pianist Anna Klein was invited to Australia by OPA Canberra to perform at many cities across Australia for a series of international visitor alumni events October 1st to 13. After her Australian program Anna traveled onto other countries in the East Asia Pacific region; New Zealand, Fiji and the Marshall Islands.

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