2004 Speeches

“TALK TO ME” Launch—A Children’s Appeal, Speech by Denise Rollins, Deputy Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), November 12, 2004
November 12, 2004: Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is honored to be associated with our valued partners in turning this simple idea into a successful, world-famous program.  Takalani Sesame reaches millions of South African boys and girls who desperately need access to preschool education, especially in rural areas. 

Tertiary Education Linkages Program (TELP), Policy Advisory Panel, 28 October 2004
October 28, 2004:  It is a great pleasure for me to be here tonight, representing U.S. Ambassador, Jendayi Fraser.  She has asked me to extend her profound appreciation to you for inviting her to address you this evening.  Unfortunately, she was unable to attend due to other official responsibilities, so she has asked me to serve in her stead.  I hope I can do her justice.

United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Deputy Director, Denise Rollins, NOAH Olievenhoutbosch/Midrand Resource Centre Launch, Thursday, October 21, 2004
October 21, 2004:  Greetings, partners from the JSE Securities Exchange, Rotary Club, NOAH Committees, and to community members.  I’m very happy to join today’s celebration of NOAH’s new resource centre.

Mindset Primary School Channel Signing Ceremony, USAID Acting Director, Carole Palma, Talking Points, October 19, 2004
October 19, 2004:  In 1953, Nelson Mandela said, “…you must make every home, every shack, every rickety structure a centre of learning for our children.” 

Remarks for U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, Dr. Jendayi E. Frazer, USAID-South Africa Government Bilateral Signing Ceremony, South African National Treasury
September 13, 2004: I am privileged today to commit my government’s development cooperation with South Africa in writing during my first public appearance on behalf of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Ms. Mary Lewellen, Acting Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID),U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Development Agreement Ceremony
September 13, 2004:  Like Ambassador Frazer, I arrived in South Africa last month; in my case, to assume leadership responsibilities for the United States Agency for International Development, commonly known as “USAID”.

USAID Deputy Administrator, Frederick W. Schieck Capitec-Futuregrowth Development Credit Authority Signing Ceremony, March 30, 2004; Cape Town, South Africa
April 30, 2004:  Hello, my name is Frederick Schieck and I represent the United States Agency for International Development.  I’m sure all of you are aware that our Agency is the US Government group that manages US Foreign Assistance Programs such as the Economic Development Program.  We work in 70 countries around the world and we have a large mission here in Pretoria, which is headed by Dirk Dijkerman.