Leadership Forum with President’s Envoy : 2.23.06

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This morning, February 23rd, the latest AIF Leadership Forum was addressed by Dr. Mitchell Reiss the President’s Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. The purpose of these Forums is to provide leading AIF donors and supporters access to key players in Irish affairs.

Dr. Reiss, who holds the rank of Ambassador, has been the President’s Special Envoy since 2003. As such, he has been at the center of efforts to resolve the final blockages to the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. This Forum occurred after Dr. Reiss’ discussions in Ireland, Great Britain and with the parties in Northern Ireland and immediately prior to the intense negotiations in Washington around St. Patrick’s Day. In other words, Dr. Reiss’ address was made at a critical time.

He reviewed the position of key players, explored the gaps that existed between them, and also noted the very significant progress that has been made. He then answered a long series of questions from our supporters. What is crystal clear is that the American engagement with the Peace Process in Northern Ireland is critical and immensely positive.