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Republicans Abroad Israel Inaugurates The 2012 Campaign Season

With The Launch Of Its Newly Upgraded Website

Targeting tens of thousands of registered voters in Israel from key swing states

(Jerusalem, Israel) The Republicans Abroad Israel (RAI) welcomes the 2012 US election cycle with the launch of its new website www.republicansabroad.org.il.  The website includes information on how to register to vote, how to contact elected officials as well as relevant links and articles, and access to its very active social media  presence.

“As we anticipate a spirited campaign cycle at the presidential, congressional, and local levels, the RAI website will be well positioned to remain the most reliable source of information on the various campaigns as well as the process of how tens of thousands of Americans citizens living in Israel from key swing states can exercise their right to vote,” explained Kory Bardash, the co–chairman of RAI.

Due to its widely acknowledged recent success in aiding the campaign of Rep. Bob Turner (NY-9), RAI is preparing for a very busy campaign season, and has already been actively assisting many GOP campaigns.  “RAI anticipates acting as a valuable resource to the many GOP campaigns that seek to highlight their support for Israel and how their policies will impact Americans living in Israel,” commented Elie Pieprz, RAI’s Director of Media Relations.

RAI will continue to host GOP officials and candidates in Israel throughout the campaign season, and will educate their campaigns on the issues of interest to the American community in Israel.  RAI also remains focused on educating the American community in Israel, as well as the pro-Israel community in America of the GOP’s commitment to a safe and strong Israel.

With its network of supporters in all geographic areas and demographic constituencies within Israel, RAI will build upon its reputation as one of the most credible sources of information on US politics and policies as evidenced by its widespread Israeli media exposure (in Hebrew and English) during the early caucus/primaries.  RAI looks forward to enhancing the GOP brand to the Israeli public and looks forward to contrasting it to the track record of the Obama administration and the Democratic-led Senate.

As it has in previous cycles, RAI will be active in identifying and educating American citizens in Israel how to successfully cast their vote from Israel.  RAI’s upgraded website, with its seamless interface with state by state registration guidelines will greatly assist with that critical task.

RAI is the only organization that communicates Republican policies, promotes its candidates and engages the 300,000 Americans residing in Israel in the political process.

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KEN BURTON (Center), CHAIRMAN, RA NORWAY, MEETS "FRIENDS OF AMERICA" group in Norwegian Parliament on December 6th, 2011. On the (LEft) Peter S Gitmark
Member of Parliament and on the (RIGHT) Brad Larsen, Chairman of DAN.

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KEN BURTON, (CENTER)CHAIRMAN, RA NORWAY, speaks on the American Elections to "FRIENDS OF AMERICA" group in Norwegian Parliament on December 6th, 2011

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Republicans Abroad Norway and Chairman Ken Burton hosted the Republicans Abroad-Democrats Abroad Debate with John Fund, WSJ journalist, Senior editor, The American Spectator,as moderator and Speaker Newt Gingrich, 2012 Presidential candidate...

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European Regional Meeting-October 28-29th-London, U.K.

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REPUBLICANS ABROAD HONG KONG

IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A SPECIAL EVENT with

Reince Priebus
Chairman, Republican National Committee
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Breakfast Buffet begins at 7:45 a.m.
Presentation begins at 8:15 a.m.
Please note that the presentation is strictly off the record.
No contributions to Republicans Abroad Hong Kong or the Republican National Committee will be collected at this event.

Republicans Abroad Hong Kong Chairman Chris Exline introduces Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus to the Hong Kong expatriate community

Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus addresses Hong Kong's expatriate community

Republicans Abroad Hong Kong chairman Chris Exline meets Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus (L)Republicans Abroad Asia chairman Ross Feingold meets Republicans National committee Chairman Reince Priebus

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Republicans Abroad Hong Kong

Chris Exline, Chairman

A reminder that Thursday is a watershed moment in the history of Republicans Abroad Hong Kong. One of our own, Phillip Yin, will leave Hong Kong to run for the US Senate in 2012. Please join us Thursday evening to learn more about Phillip and his quest to represent all expatriates in Washington. That is a change we can all believe in!

Complimentary food and drink will be provided by Home Essentials.
 

Date: Thursday, 22-September-2011
Time: 1830hrs
Venue: Home Essentials, 46 Wyndham Street, G/F
RSVP: Required, email to: ross.feingold@republicans-abroad.org
Phillip's biography: http://www.republicans-abroad.org/phillipyin22sept2011.pdf

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9-11 Remembrance Commemorations Around the world....

FRANCE

RA Chairman Thomas Mc Grath reports that at 9:45 on Sunday morning, September 11, there will be a brief ceremony at Luxembourg Gardens, by a tree that was planted ten years ago, shortly following the attacks, as a symbol of the French people's solidarity with the victims of the attack.  Former RAF President Phyllis Morgan was very involved in the planting of this tree.

Following the ceremony, at 10am, the Movement pour La Paix et Contre Le Terrorisme, will sponsor a two-hour concert by seven different musicians at the BandShell of the Luxembourg Gardens. The BandShell is about 100 meters in from the rue Sufflot entrance to the Gardens.

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SWITZERLAND

9/11 Geneva Vigil

RA Chairman Edward Patrick Flaherty reports that RAS has been invited to participate in a 9/11 Vigil to be held at the Place des Nations on the evening of the 11th (a Sunday)--see below.

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Save the Date

European annual Meeting

With the participation of Members of Republicans Abroad worldwide

London, October 28th & 29th, 2011
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Republics Abroad UK

Ronald reagan's statue to be unveiled in London and Republicans Abroad UK will participate in the July 4th celebration (register)

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Dr. Tom Grant, Chairman of RA-UK, is pleased to report that Ambassador Frank Lavin addressed members of Republicans Abroad at a special event on Saturday, June 11th. Ambassador Lavin served in senior Executive Branch posts under Presidents Reagan, G.H.W. Bush and G.W. Bush.  As Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade (2005-07), his responsibilities included heading the U.S. International Trade Administration and acting as lead trade negotiator for China and India.  He was U.S. Ambassador to Singapore from 2001-05 and served earlier in his career as a staff member of the National Security Council and, from 1987-89, Director of the Office of Political Affairs in the White House.

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Republicans Abroad Costa Rica

David Ellis, Chairman of Republicans Abroad Costa Rica is pleased to announce that lawyer and political analyst Vanessa Calvo will be addressing the members of RACR at a luncheon on Tuesday, June 14th. Topics will center on Costa Rican Politics::"Laura Chinchilla, president or public employee, Congress-after May 1st and Elections in 2014."

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Global Chairman Chris Fussner and Republicans Abroad

are pleased to announce that representatives from 19 countries from around the world will convene in Washington Monday and Tuesday. Republicans Abroad is a not for profit, political and volunteer organization. Where there is an American community overseas, there is a Republican community.

Through its worldwide reach, its websites, radio broadcasts and striking advertisements Republicans Abroad offers the American overseas and the international citizen a unique and well-informed window into the Republican and conservative world in the United States.

After years of forging relations and networking at home and overseas, members of Republicans Abroad offer a different outlook to everyday political dilemmas. At the same time, in participating openly in the promotion of universal Republican principles of freedom and limited government they are working to make sure Americans overseas register and vote..

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Republicans Abroad Greece

RA Chairman Katherina Papathanassiou reports that the following guests attended the gala:

Dr. David Horner, President The American College of Greece
-- Mrs. George Papoulias, widow of late Ambassador Papoulias who served in Greek Embassy in DC during the Reagan president
-- Annie Triantafillou, (Speaker), Dean, The American College of Greece
-- Dr. Aris Caratzas, (Speaker), writer, publisher, journalist
-- Dr. Meletis Meletopoulos, Professor,The University of Athens
-- Dr. Gregory Grigoroupoulos, Professor, The Technical University of Greece
-- Mr. Kalligas, Proton Bank
-- Mrs. Moutzouri, spouse of recently retired President of The Polytechnic University
-- Mr. Foutsis, President, New York College
-- Mr. Mouratides, Technical Director, Post Office of Greece

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Reagan Conference 6 February 2011
Litteraturhuset (Amalie Skram), Oslo

11.30 Registration
12.00 Introductory remarks, Ken Burton (RAN) & Jon Henrik Gilhuus, (Monticello Society).
12.10 U.S. Ambassador to Norway Barry B. White: Nuclear disarmament from Reagan to Obama.
12.30 Reagan highlights. Video compilation, Dag Inge Fjeld, Monticello Society
12.50 American populism on the right: A shared tradition including Ronald Reagan and the Tea Party movement. David Mauk, Professor of American Studies, University of Oslo.
13.30 Knute Rockne, All American - influence on Reagan’s rhetoric. Video clips, Dag Inge Fjeld.
13.50 Lunch – baguettes in Amalie Skram.
14.45 The presidencies of Reagan and Obama. Hans Olav Lahlum, historian, author.
15.25 First-period recession: Reagan vs Obama. Knut Anton Mork, Chief Economist, Handelsbanken.
16.10 Break
16.20 My friendship with Ronald Reagan and how we honor him at the Reagan Library. Former Senator Kit Bond (MO), Reagan Centennial Advisory Board - via Skype from The Reagan Library, Simi Valley.
16.50 Closing remarks

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RA-TAIWAN (with Ross Feingold and Alan Seigrist from RA Hong Kong) meets with David Keene, Chairman of the American Conservative Union and delegation of Conservatives to Taiwan, on January 13, 2011

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CHINA

REPUBLICANS ABROAD BEIJING
Election Watch Breakfast Reception
Republicans Abroad Beijing invites you to a breakfast party to watch the election results with fellow
members of the American community. Broadcasting live on large screen televisions will be the latest
election news live on CNN. Please join us for what will surely be a momentous day.

Wednesday, 3 November 2010

7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Capital Club
50/F, Capital Mansion
No. 6 Xin Yuan Nan Road
Chao Yang District
Beijing
Cost: RMB115/person for buffet breakfast
RSVP:
Patrick Chovanec
prchovanec@gmail.com
134 3947 3204
For Taxi:
北京朝阳区新源南路 6 号
京城大厦 50 层

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Republicans Abroad of Costa Rica
     Election Night Coctail Party
      Tuesday night, November 2, 7 PM
    Brad's Restaurant on Lindora Road in Santa Ana

 
"All the pundits say it will be a good night for Republicans although I remember my mother saying "don't count your chickens before they hatch".  Let's together see how they hatch. Brad's has generously offered us the use of their upstairs area where Fox News and CNN will be on their big screen TV's.  In addition they made us some very good prices.  For only 3000 colones for a single and 5000 colones for a couple we each will have one adult beverage accompanied by delicous bocas.  Such a deal! Food and drink beyond that will be the responsibility of each member.  When you check in with Margaret we will give you a ticket for the beverage and one for the bocas.  As usual reservations are required. 
 
David Ellis, Chairman RACR
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FRANce

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Wednesday, October 27th at 7pm

Democrats Abroad France and Republicans Abroad France Debate
only 6 days before crucial U.S. Congressional Elections

Which party best addresses challenges 
 on American economic, social and foreign policy?  

1st Debate by the Juniors :   Young Democrats versus Young Republicans
     
              2nd Debate by the Seniors: Thomas McGrath versus Joseph Smallhoover
                                    

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Luxembourg

"Please join RAL, and many other Americans on November 2 for a party at Zanzen Bar Restaurant, a wonderful restaurant in the rue Notre Dame 27 near the cathedral and French Embassy. If you don't know Zanzen, you will love it. The cash bar will be open all evening with finger food and meals served.  Starting at 7 P.M. (19 :00). The big screen TVs will be on all night to follow analysis, interviews, and early results. Bring some friends and enjoy the party with us."

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Switzerland

Annoncement from Swiss GOP Chairman Edward patrick Flaherty:

RAS Victory cocktail dinatoire
Friday, November 5, 2010 at 6:30pm
Club Nautique, Port Noir, Geneva/Cologny

Greetings All—as promised, with the kind assistance of RAS member Andy Keller, we have organized a Victory Cocktail Dinatoire at the Club Nautique at the Port Noir, Geneva (directions and map -see FB page), on Friday evening, 5 November 2010 from 18.30 to 9 PM. Please RSVP as soon as you can!

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Republicans Abroad Norway

Conservative Politics in Norway and the U.S.

Guest speakers: Siv Jensen, leader of Norway’s FrP party, and Congressman Steve King (R) of Iowa

26 October 2010
Grand Hotel Oslo, Norway
19.00-21.00

Republicans Abroad Norway is hosting a speaking event on conservative politics in Norway and the U.S. Speakers include Siv Jensen the leader of Norway's Progress Party and Congressman Steve King (R) Iowa via teleconference from the U.S. Update on the U.S. election will be presented by the Monticello Society.

Congressman Steve King (R) representing the State of Iowa's 5 District, will share his views on the conservative movement in the U.S. and the upcoming election via tele-conference. Steve is currently running for re-election as are all members of the U.S. House of Representatives. A small business owner, Steve served 6 years in the Iowa State Senate before being elected to the U.S. Congress in 2002. Iowa's 5th District has a strong agriculture base and is one of the most productive areas for bio renewable fuels in the United States.
King’s very first bill in Congress was an expansion of a tax credit to small ethanol and biodiesel producers. His language was included in the Energy Users Act of 2005, which President George W. Bush signed into law.
As 97% of Iowa’s businesses are small business, King received a special waiver to serve on the House Small Business Committee so he could work to restrict government regulations that impede the growth of business and jobs.

John Henrik Gilhuus President of the Monticello Society and commentator for NRK on U.S. politics will present a brief overview of the 4 November election and up to date prospects and projections of important races.

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Leadership Series Conference with
Michele Bachmann, (R-MN)- September 16, 2010 9:00 AM ET

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REPUBLICANS ABROAD HELD SUCCESSFUL SUMMIT IN BERLIN

BERLIN – During the weekend of October 1st, representatives and members of the European chapters of Republicans Abroad convened in Berlin coinciding with Germany's CDU's "20 Years reunification Party Congress."

Global Chairman Christopher Fussner based in Singapore led the delegation that included members from the UK, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Norway, Greece and even as far away as Iraq and Kuwait...

RA Germany's David Knower (front, with hands clasped) and representatives and members of Republicans Abroad in Europe

Hosted by Republicans Abroad Germany and organized by David Knower, Vice Chairman of RA-Germany, the two-day conference not only focused on RA activities (elections, events, advertising) but also included the participation of renowned German politicians like Philipp Missfelder (Speaker on Foreign Affairs of the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group in Bundestag),  Kai Wegner (Chairman of the Berlin Parliamentary Group of the CDU/CSU in Bundestag) and Eckart von Klaeden (Minister of the State at the German Chancellery) who delivered speeches on the US-German relations over the years.

The highlight of the weekend was the attendance, by the members and representatives of Republicans Abroad, at the “20 years Reunification Party Congress” of the CDU at which Dr. Helmut Kohl (Former Federal Chancellor of Germany) and Dr. Angela Merkel (Federal Chancellor of Germany) gave outstanding speeches on the German history and unity.

Prior to celebration at the CDU headquarters in Berlin, RA attendants pose for the camera with members of the German Government

The Conference included visits to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum ( assisted by the owner and Director), the Reichstag ( accompanied by a member of the Federal Bundestag), and the Chancellery (assisted by a member of Chancellor Merkel’s cabinet) as well as a sight-seeing tour through Berlin. 

A Dinner on Saturday evening at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung with keynote speaker John Fund (Columnist, The Wall Street Journal), was a perfect ending to the whirlwind of events held in 2 days.
Various RA members have expressed their gratitude and were impressed with the successful weekend:  
“The outstanding conference in Berlin was interesting, stimulating and a great opportunity to hear some outstanding speakers. It was particularly good to hear Kohl speak on such a historic occasion.” (A. Stein)
“This regional meeting is undoubtedly, as far as I’m concerned, the most educative and emotional one so far (highlights being the CDU movie, Helmut Kohl’s memorable speech and the visit of the Checkpoint Charlie Museum). It will be hard to match the historical intensity of the venues, the quality of the various hosts and speakers, not to mention being invited by Angela Merkel to attend the CDU event.” (C. Sinclair)

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Regional Meeting in Calgary, Canada: October 4 with
Jan Larimer, Co-Chairman, Republican National Committee

From L to R: Cynthia Dillon, Executive Director of Republicans Abroad, Jan Larimer, RNC Co-Chairman, and Sue Lynch, NFRW President

INSIGHT ON THE MIDTERMS:
AN INSIDER’S REPORT
ON THE 2010 ELECTIONS
IN THE HOUSE, THE SENATE
AND THE STATES
 by Jan Larimer, Co-Chairman,
Republican National Committee

Calgary Chamber of Commerce
100 6th Avenue S.W.

Jan Larimer was elected Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee on January 30, 2009, after running on a platform of bolstering the Party’s grassroots and use of technology to recruit, train and elect candidates at every level.
As Co-Chairman, Larimer works closely with Chairman Michael Steele, National Committee Members, elected officials, and state party organizations to strengthen and manage the Party’s grassroots network.

“Jan Larimer is a Special Guest at this event and is not asking for funds or donations.”

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Meeting in Lake Chapala, Mexico: September 21, 2010 Speaker: Robert Horn, RA Legal Counsel

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News from around the world:

Republicans Abroad Korea

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"It's good to know there are people living in this country that believe in our principles and values." RA Country Chairman, lance lee
 

 
Event:  Labor Day Picnic  (Republicans Abroad Korea) 
Date:  Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: Noon to about 5 pm 
Place:   Yongsan Garrison Picnic Grounds 

 

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Republicans Abroad Costa Rica Celebrates Independence Day by Registering voters...

RA Costa Rica Chairman Richard Ellis (second from Left) celebrates the fiftieth annual 4th of July picnic for American citizens, sponsored by   The American Colony Committee, chaired by former RA Costa Rica Chairman Susan Tessem.  RA Members Margaret Sohn and Richard Bell also served on the committee  The final number has not been published but the estimate is that between four thousand and five thousand attended.
 
RA CR had a booth at the picnic which was organized and managed by Barbara Baird with the assistance of mr. and mrs. Ramon Cabezas and Frances radics. According to Richard Ellis: "We were so busy registering voters that we ran out of forms..."

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The Annual Meeting in photographs...May 3-4, 2010

Rep. Steve King, (R-IO) addresses Members an Friends of Republicans Abroad on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Global Chairman Christopher Fussner, at left.

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-MN, with Edward Patrick Flaherty, Chairman, RA Switzerland, and Dr. Francis Pribula, Events Chair, RA Switzerland.

Jan Larimer, Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee with Global Chairman Chris Fussner (L) and Larry Rubin,Chairman, RA Mexico

From L to R:

Robert Horn, Legal Counsel, Cynthia Dillon, Executive Director, Sen. Richard G. Lugar and Global Chairman Christopher Fussner on may 4, 2010

Global Chairman Chris Fussner speaks to Republicans Abroad, The Nest, The Willard, May 3, 2010

Dinner with Friends of RA

Dinner with Friends of RA at The Willard, Monday, May 3, 2010

Global Chairman Chris Fussner applauds Cato's Dan Mitchell, economist and tax expert (on Section 911)

From L to R: Friend of RA, Ralph Winnie, and Legal Counsel, Robert Horn take a break from conference sessions...

May 3, 2010

Grover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform, between Larry Rubin, RA Mexico Chairman and Christopher Fussner, Global Chairman

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Republicans Abroad Costa Rica

WANTS YOU!

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Republicans Abroad Canada

We are pleased to announce that Mitt Romney was in Toronto on Thursday, March 25, and spoke at a private dinner being held at the Granite Club.The organizers at the Granite Club graciously offered Republicans Abroad Canada the opportunity to purchase tables for our group at this special event. 

In 2008, Governor Romney was a leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and distinguished himself as an important voice in favour of strengthening America*s economy, military, and families.

Romney first gained national recognition for his role in turning around the 2002 Winter Olympics. With the 2002 Games mired in controversy and facing a financial crisis, Romney left behind a successful career as an entrepreneur to take over as President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee. Join us as Gov. Romney makes his bid for the US Presidency.

Kelli Wight (Left, first in second row) Member-At-Large with Members and Friends of RA Canada

RA Canada Chairman Mark Feigenbaum (4th from Left) next to former Gov.Mitt Romney with Members and Friends.

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Republicans Abroad Regional Meeting, hosted by Republicans Abroad France, from 19-22 November, with former Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey as key note speaker at the Gala Dinner Saturday. A Healthcare Symposium with experts from the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland,moderated by Professor  Theodore R. Marmor, held on Friday.

Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey speaks at the American University in Paris on November 21, 2009, at an event sponsored by Republicans Abroad. A dinner at Ledoyen Restaurant followed the event where General Mukasey expanded on his remarks and took questions from members of Republicans Abroad worldwide.

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From L to R: Chris Fussner, Global Chairman RA, General Mukasey, Cynthia Dillon, (E.D),Stuart Haugen, Chairman, RA France

General Mukasey with Kate Pesey, Chair of Young Republicans Abroad France

Stuart Haugen, RA France Chairman, introduces the panel of experts of the Healthcare Symposium held at le cercle de l'Union interalliée on Friday, November 20, 2009

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A taste of France, the Nouveau Beaujolais... Thursday, November 19, 2009

De gustibus non est disputandum: Coq au vin!

RA Global Chairman Chris Fussner, RA Legal Counsel Bob Horn. RA France Board Member Christine Brooks and RA Spain Chairman James Levy and Dolores Levy smile for the camera...

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Republicans Abroad in Spain

November 2009

Republicans Abroad in Spain Chairman, James Levy with Conservatives Abroad Chair, Ben Harris Quinney (in background) with friends

Republicans Abroad in Spain's James Dodson and Jacqueline O'Hale

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