WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The International Republican Institute issued the following statement by President Daniel Twining on the death of former President Lorne Craner: The International Republican Institute (IRI) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of IRI's longest-serving president, Lorne W. Craner, who led the Institute from 1995-2001, and again from 2004-2013. He also served as IRI's Vice President from 1993-1995. * * * "Lorne embodied the vision of President Ronald Reagan, who found more PR

BUCHAREST, Romania, July 3 -- The U.S. Embassy in Romania issued the following remarks on July 2 by Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman at the Independence Day event: President Iohannis, Prime Minister Orban, Acting Senate Chair Cazanciuc, Chamber of Deputies Chair Ciolacu, other representatives of the Romanian Government, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Guests, and Friends. President Trump and I thank you for joining us this evening to recognize the 244th anniversary of the Independenc more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 2 -- The U.S. Embassy in Canada issued the following statement on July 1 by Charge d'Affaires Richard Mills on Canada Day: "Over the last two years, it has been an honor to serve here in Canada and work with so many Canadian partners on issues of importance to the citizens of both Canada and the United States. On behalf of the team at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and our seven U.S. consulates in Canada, I wish those partners and all Canadians a Happy Canada Day. "While Cana more PR