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Archives 2003 Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec December December 18, 2003Former U.S House of Representatives Majority Leader Dick Armey, now a partner at the law firm Piper Rudnick, General Joseph Ralston and Secretary William Cohen addressed the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting. The three discussed the progress of Iraqi reconstruction efforts. Top November November 20, 2003 Secretary William Cohen delivered the keynote address to the Japan-U.S. Strategy Conference hosted by the National Security Research Group in Tokyo. He also discussed security and trade issues with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda, Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and other members of Parliament.November 18-22 General Joseph Ralston met with key U.S. and NATO leaders at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Belgium to discuss the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and its changing role and demands. November 15-19, 2003 In Taipei, Secretary William Cohen met with business executives and prominent government officials including Minister of Economic Affairs Lin Yi-fu, Minister of Finance Lin Chuan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Eugene Chien and Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou. Secretary Cohen also addressed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, making the case for increased attention to security, better protection of intellectual property rights and greater access to the agricultural market. November 11, 2003 General Joseph Ralston and Secretary William Cohen hosted an event to honor NATO Secretary-General Lord George Robertson in Washington DC. The evening brought together U.S. Administration officials, members of Congress, business leaders, members of the diplomatic community and journalists for a farewell salute to the Secretary-General, who will conclude his service to NATO in December. November 1, 2003 Douglas Wilson and former National Security Council Senior Director for Public Affairs Jill Schuker argue the merits of increased efforts in U.S. public diplomacy in an OpEd published by the Dallas Morning News. Click here to read "Public Diplomacy Demands Investment in People."  Top
October October 29, 2003 The Government Computer News and PostNewsweek Tech Media Company awarded Secretary William Cohen with the Government Computer News National Merit Award for Technology Excellence in Government in recognition of his "substantial and consistent contributions to government IT over a lifetime of service." His contributions to the Government IT industry were profiled in a special edition of the newspaper. Click here to read more. The gala award ceremony was covered by the GCN. Click here to read more.October 28, 2003  Secretary Cohen addressed a gathering of five hundred U.S. and Israeli business leaders at the 2003 Hi-Tech and Venture Capital Conference in New York. This conference was the largest ever such event sponsored by the Government of Israel and was chaired by the Minister of Trade Ehud Olmert. Israel's Business Arena news service covered Secretary Cohen's remarks at this event. Click here to read more.October 23, 2003 Mara Rudman moderated the Finding Common Ground organization's first discussion series on Middle East peace, themed The Missing Pieces of Middle East Peace, in Seattle, Washington. The group demonstrated that peace in the Middle East is important for a secure and prosperous America. Speakers at the events included Commander Ami Ayalon, former head of the Israeli Navy and the Israeli Internal Security Agency ShinBet, and former Palestinian Minister for Jerusalem Affairs Sari Nusseibeh. October 20, 2003 The Honorable Kuti Mor, Director of Israel's Defense Mission to the U.S. was the guest of honor at a Washington policy dinner hosted by Secretary William Cohen. Israeli and American business leaders attended the event and exchanged views on regional political developments. October 10, 2003  Congressman Christopher Cox interviewed Secretary William Cohen on his television program Washington Report. The program features discussions with the nation's political leaders, opinion shapers, and policy makers. Congressman Cox is Chairman of the House Policy Committee and is the most senior Californian in the leadership of the House of Representatives. Click here to read more about Congressman Cox and the Washington Report.Top
September September 23, 2003President Gen. Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan met with Secretary William Cohen, General Tommy Franks, and Mr. Fareed Zakaria of Newsweek in New York City to exchange views on improving stability in South Asia and bolstering the new government in Afghanistan. September 19-21, 2003 At the White Oak Plantation in Florida, Secretary William Cohen hosted The Leaders Project, a global conference of successor generation leaders from many key sectors of society. The conference brought together 40 leaders from North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe for a series of discussions on Our Good Health And Prosperity: The Impact of Health on Economic Security. Participants included: Vice President Ian Khama of Botswana; The Honorable Mikhail Margelov (head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Russian Parliament); The Honorable Surin Pitsuwan, former Foreign Minister of Thailand; Ms. Kiran Mizumder-Shaw, founder of India's largest biotech company; senior officials from Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, author of the World Health Organization report on health and macroeconomics; and Dr. David Heymann, who coordinated this year's global effort to combat SARS. September 18, 2003 The Honorable Wolfgang Schäuble, Member of Bundestag and former leader of the Christian Democrat Union, visited Secretary Cohen in Washington to discuss U.S.-German relations and Germany's role in the Middle East. September 15, 2003  Secretary William Cohen, as Chairman of the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council, hosted the Semiconductor Industry Outlook 2003 conference in San Jose, California. The conference focused on the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing economic integration of the U.S., Taiwan, and China semiconductor industries. Secretary Cohen held meeting with industry leaders including Dr. Morris Chang, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.September 4, 2003 Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic Miroslav Kostelka and Deputy Defense Minister for Reform Jan Vana hosted a dinner in honor of Secretary William Cohen in Prague. Secretary Cohen expressed his appreciation for Czech assistance in Operation Iraqi Freedom and discussed the reconstruction of Iraq. September 3, 2003 UK Minister of Defense Geoffrey Hoon met with Secretary William Cohen in London, touching on a wide range of issues related to Operation Iraqi Freedom and the global war on terrorism. Secretary Cohen thanked Minister Hoon for Her Majesty's Government's close cooperation and support of these important efforts. They also discussed bilateral defense cooperation issues on the agenda between the two countries.Top
August August 19, 2003 Secretary William Cohen discussed foreign policy and homeland security issues with assembled governors at the closing plenary session of the National Governors Association annual meeting in Indianapolis. Right, Governor Dirk Kempthorne of Idaho listens to Secretary Cohen's closing remarks.August 16, 2003  The Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration at Chulalongkorn University invited Secretary William Cohen to deliver remarks at their Action Learning Workshop. The Secretary's comments focused on dynamism in the global economy and geopolitics before an assembly of Thailand's provincial governors, permanent ministerial secretaries and other senior government leaders. Click here for more about the event.August 15, 2003 In Singapore, Secretary Cohen and Mr. Danny Sebright met with Deputy Prime Dr. Tony Keng Yam Tan, Minister of Defense Chee Hean Teo and Ministry of Defense Permanent Secretary Peter Hak Ean Ho. The group discussed progress on the War on Terrorism, the regional security situation, and the economic climate in Singapore. August 6, 2003 Secretary William Cohen and General Joseph Ralston delivered remarks at Empower America's Western Retreat in Aspen, Colorado. The conference focused on the future of homeland security and emerging national security policies and strategies. August 5, 2003  Secretary William Cohen delivered remarks to a luncheon organized by the Israel Policy Forum in Los Angeles, California on the prospects of peace in the Middle East and the war on terrorism. The event introduced the "Middle East Policy Initiative," designed to help support U.S. policy efforts in the region.Top
July July 31, 2003Colorado Governor Bill Owens was the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Secretary William Cohen. The evening featured discussions on homeland security, defense policy, and economic development. July 29, 2003 Secretary William Cohen hosted a dinner in honor of Polish Minister of the Treasury S?awomir Cytrycki. The evening's discussions revolved around the prospects of economic development in Poland and its role in post-war Iraq. Guests included key policymakers and senior government officials from the Bush Administration and Capitol Hill. July 10, 2003 Secretary William Cohen held a policy luncheon in honor of The Honorable Andrés Rozental, former Deputy Foreign Secretary of Mexico, attended by U.S. Government officials, to discuss the U.S.-Mexican bilateral agenda, including the important issues of security and trade. July 7, 2003  The Honorable Peter Ho, Permanent Secretary of Defence of Singapore, and Secretary William Cohen met to discuss Singapore's role in the war against terror and its contributions to regional security initiatives in Southeast Asia.Top
June June 23, 2003Secretary William Cohen met with several visiting Taiwanese officials, including the Vice Minister of Defense, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy, the Speaker of the Taiwanese Legislative Yuan and a group of legislators. Secretary Cohen and the officials had good conversations concerning the need to prioritize Taiwanese acquisitions. June 9, 2003 In Brussels, Belgium Secretary William Cohen hosted a dinner to discuss the development of an "Information Society" and the likely impact that technological innovation in the field of telecommunications and IT will have on citizenry and governance. European Commissioner for Enterprise and Information Society Erkki Liikanen led the discussion, joined by European and American policy makers, global business leaders and media representatives, as well as the Honorable Petar Stoyanov, former President of Bulgaria. Top
May May 21, 2003 General Joseph Ralston participated in BOLD SENTINEL, a strategic-level exercise designed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies to simulate problems likely to confront the U.S. National Security Council in a nuclear standoff with North Korea. General Ralston portrayed the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the exercise intended to present the administration and Congress with strategic lessons learned in support of national security policy toward North Korea.May 14, 2003 Secretary William Cohen met with Jerzy Jaskiernia, Chairman of the Sejm Foreign Affairs Committee. The meeting focused on Poland's recent decision to become a leading contributor to the coalition in Iraq. Along with Britain and Australia, Poland was among Washington's firmest supporters during the US war with Iraq. Secretary Cohen thanked Chairman Jaskiernia for Polish support in Iraq. May 9, 2003 The University of Maine hosted Secretary William Cohen and former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney for the 2003 William S. Cohen Lecture Series. Secretary Cohen introduced the Prime Minister, who spoke on U.S.-Canadian relations after Operation Iraqi Freedom, before an audience of students, business and political leaders. Prime Minister Mulroney presented his vision of bilateral cooperative security policies and of the prospect of true, free trade among all Americans. May 5, 2003 The Atlantic Council of the United States awarded General Joseph Ralston with the prestigious 2003 Distinguished International Leadership Award for his lifelong contributions to promoting trans-Atlantic relations. May 4, 2003 The Honorable Vygaudas Usackas, Ambassador of Lithuania, and former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus presented General Joseph Ralston with the Grand Cross of Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas. May 2, 2003 Former Japanese Minister of Defense and current Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Fukushiro Nukaga led a delegation to Washington, D.C. as Chairman of the National Security Research Group. Secretary William Cohen hosted a luncheon in his honor, attended by Hon. Kiichi Inoue (House of Representatives, New Conservative Party), Hon. Masahiro Tabata (House of Representatives, New Komeito Party), Hon. Shigeaki Tsukihara, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (House of Councilors, LDP) as well as U.S. Administration officials and business leaders and discussed US-Japan political, security and business developments. Top
April April 30, 2003Ms. Christine Vick, longtime deputy to the Honorable Henry A. Kissinger joins The Cohen Group as Vice President. Ms. Vick brings thirty-two years of significant experience in foreign policy to the firm. Click here to read more about Ms. Vick's arrival. April 10, 2003  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Tony Keng Yam Tan and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Defense Koo Tsai Kee of Singapore were the guests of honor at a dinner hosted by Secretary William Cohen and General Joseph Ralston. The evening brought together U.S. and Singaporean government officials and global business leaders for a candid, off-the-record discussion of matters of common interest and concern.April 7, 2003 Leading global media company Viacom Inc. invited Secretary William S. Cohen to join its Board of Directors. Viacom's reach extends into 166 countries and territories worldwide with popular brands including CBS Television, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Showtime, Blockbuster and Simon & Schuster Publishing. Top
March March 28, 2003Secretary William Cohen, General Joe Ralston and former House Majority Leader Dick Armey were guests of a panel discussion at a luncheon in Dallas, Texas co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Greaters Dallas, the Dallas Friday Group and the law firm of Piper Rudnick LLP. Former Congressman John Bryant, of the World Affairs Council moderated the discussion on "The U.S. role in Today's Complex World." March 6, 2003 NBC Today Show's Matt Lauer and Secretary William Cohen discussed the likelihood of war with Iraq and the current state of U.S. preparedness for a war. March 3, 2003  General Joseph W. Ralston, former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and former Supreme Allied Commander of Forces, Europe joined The Cohen Group as Vice Chairman. Click here to read more about General Ralston's arrival at The Cohen Group.CBS News' Face the Nation invited General Ralston to appear on the Sunday program. General Ralston discussed the prospect for war and the implications of international politics on war planning. Top
February February 24, 2003Secretary William Cohen hosted a private dinner in honor of The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Governor of the State of Arizona. Governor Napolitano offered her perspectives on the budgetary, social, educational and homeland security challenges she and her colleagues now face, which will be at the forefront of discussion during the winter meeting of the National Governors Association. February 15, 2003 The National Journal profiled Ms. Deborah Rosenblum, Vice President of The Cohen Group, in their "People" section. Click here to read "People: Consulting Game". February 12, 2003 As Chairman of the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council, Secretary William Cohen hosted the second annual U.S.-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The Conference addressed the future of U.S. defense cooperation with Taiwan and assessed the defense procurement process. The Honorable Chen Chao-min, Vice Minister of Defense for Armament and Acquisition led the Taiwanese delegation, met by senior U.S. Defense Department officials. February 5, 2003 The Wall Street Journal published Secretary Cohen's views on "The Real Case Against Iraq." Click here to read the full text. Top
January January 12, 2003 Secretary Cohen appeared alongside Former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger and Former National Security Advisor Sandy Berger on the Sunday talk-show CNN Late Edition to discuss whether war with North Korea was on the horizon.January 7, 2003 The Washington Post published Secretary Cohen's OpEd on how the U.S. should deal with North Korea, in which he argues that pulling U.S. troops from South Korea might create a regional leadership vacuum and cause further destabilization. Click here to read "Huffing and Puffing Won't Do." January 1, 2003 Secretary Cohen succeeded Carlyle Group Chairman Emeritus and Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Frank Carlucci as Chairman of the U.S. Taiwan Business Council, a membership -based non-profit association, founded in 1976 to foster trade and business relations between the United States and Taiwan. Top
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