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November 23, 2006. Consul General Jo Ellen Powell attended the Steuben-Schurz Society's annual Thanksgiving dinner this year, which was held on November 21 in Frankfurt. In her remarks to the group on "The U.S. Mid-term Elections and U.S. Foreign Policy," the Consul General pointed out that President Bush has "assured the American people and the world that he wants to make these next two years productive ones." She further added that "the Executive Branch, in cooperation with the new Congress, will continue to work with allies to promote our common interests and shared values," and praised the Steuben Schurz Society for the valuable work they do in promoting understanding between Germans and Americans. Amongst the 100 guests who attended the dinner were three members of the Steuben-Schurz "USA Interns" program as well as four of the U.S. students who were given scholarships to study in the state of Hesse after their universities were closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Thanksgiving at the White House
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