Ambassador

Speeches by former U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas John D. Rood (Aug. 2004 - April 2007)

1. Farewell Speech to The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Clubs of New Providence (March 28, 2007)
2. Farewell Speech to the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (March 16, 2007)
3. International Women of Courage (March 6, 2007)
4. Letter to the Editor (February 21, 2007)
5. Honorary Consular Corps (February 14, 2007)
6. Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 2007)
7. 231st Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps (November 18, 2006)
8. Container Security Initiative (CSI) Unveiling Ceremony (January 12, 2007)
9. Airport Arrests Op-Ed (January 5, 2007)
10. Diplomacy of Deeds (December 18, 2006)
11. U.S./Bahamas Joint Task Force Meeting (December 14, 2006)
12. Stop AIDS: The Promise of Partnerships (November 30, 2006)
13. Unveiling of HIV/AIDS awareness Junkanoo Quilt (November 21, 2006)
14. Letter to the Editor (November 17, 2006)
15. Dangerous Times (November 3, 2006)
16. U.S. Pre-Clearance facility to continue operations on Grand Bahama (October 3, 2006)
17. Tree Planting ceremony honoring victims of September 11, 2001 (September 11, 2006)
18. 9/11 and the OAS the Democratic Charter (September 11, 2006)
19. Literacy and the Volunteer Reading Program (August 31, 2006)
20. Successes and Challenges: An anniversary reflection (August 14, 2006)
21. Globalization, Free Trade and Small Economies (July 7, 2006)
22. 230th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America (July 4, 2006)
23. A Nation of Immigrants (June 12, 2006)
24. 11th Annual Outstanding Students Reception (April 27, 2006)
25. Memorial Day Remarks (May 29, 2006)
26. Abaco's Visitor Safety and Security Workshop (May 31, 2006)
27. The College of The Bahamas 2006 Commencement Address (May 25, 2006)
28. U.N. Human Rights Council: Standing Up For The Values We Share (May 22, 2006)
29. Business Development Seminar - Welcome Remarks (April 20, 2006)
30. Giving Crime Nowhere To Hide (April 7, 2006)
31. Welcome Remarks at the Disaster Management Conference (March 27, 2006)
32. G.B. American Women's Club celebrates Founders Day (February 13, 2006)
33. Sea Turtle Conservation Workshop (January 25, 2006)
34. My Vision for Bahamas/U.S. Relations (January 23, 2006)
35. Abaco Science Alliance Conference (January 6, 2006)
36. Housing Handover Ceremony in West End (December 22, 2005)
37. Counter Narcotics Joint Task Force Meeting (December 16, 2005)
38. Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Agreement Signing (October 21, 2005)
39. 4th Caribbean Regional Chiefs of Mission Conference on HIV/AIDS (October 3, 2005)
40. HIV/AIDS Grants Fund Presentation (September 29, 2005)
41. Close partners in the war on drugs (September 23, 2005)
42. Visitor Safety Workshop (September 22, 2005)
43. Prayer Service for Victims of Hurricane Katrina (September 22, 2005)
44. After September 11 (September 12, 2005)
45. Underwater Hazardous Device Detection and Search Course (August 3, 2005)
46. Aviation Security Management Course (August 3, 2005)
47. Ceremony for Megaports Initiative (May 27, 2005)
48. Promoting Democracy (May 25, 2005)
49. Business and Government (May 25, 2005)
50. Address to Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Clubs (April 12, 2005)
51. New OPBAT Housing Officially Opened on Inagua (March 31, 2005)
52. Address to Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (March 18, 2005)
53. U.S. Foreign Policy (January 26, 2005)
54. Exchange of Diplomatic Notes Forming a Bilateral Work Agreement (January 18, 2005)
55. Narcotics A Common Threat (December 2, 2004)
56. Official Remarks at Swearing in Ceremony in Washington D.C. (August 18, 2004)