20th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Opening Remarks
Chairman, Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum
December 6, 2021
Washington, DC, USA
To begin the 20th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum, host and Chairman Hon. Robert Pittenger offers some opening remarks. First, he thanks everyone and expresses his gratitude to all who traveled to Washington to attend the forum; in fact, 208 parliamentarians from 50 different countries registered to attend.
Next, Hon. Pittenger recognizes the large representation from both Paraguay and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Upon thanking the National Archives Center for being a beautiful host, Hon. Pittenger thanks the PI-SF board. Lastly, before introducing Senator Bill Cassidy via video, Hon. Pittenger pays respects to his dear, lifelong friend, colleague, and pioneer Sir David Amess, who tragically died in a terrorist attack earlier this year.
30th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Opening Remarks/ The Salvadoran Security Model as a Regional Reference
His Excellency Ernesto Castro opened his remarks by welcoming international delegations, dignitaries, and members of the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum. He reflected on El Salvador’s past, recalling decades of violence, political…
30th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Opening remarks
The Honorable David Rivard began by expressing his appreciation to all for coming to El Salvador and acknowledged the diversity of parliamentarians following the forum. He highlighted that he had…
28th Parliamentary Intelligence – Security Forum – Opening remarks
Mr. Matt Pottinger highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges, particularly those posed by China’s actions. He explained that China’s activities, such as pollution, biological warfare, the…
28th Parliamentary Intelligence – Security Forum – Opening remarks
Senator Bill Cassidy, in his video message, emphasized the critical importance of preserving democracy and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the face of growing Chinese…
28th Parliamentary Intelligence – Security Forum – Opening remarks
In his speech, Hon. Robert Pittenger expressed heartfelt gratitude to Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez for his leadership in bringing together global participants at the forum. He also thanked the…
28th Parliamentary Intelligence – Security Forum – Opening Remarks
In his opening remarks, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, welcomed participants to the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum in Manila, emphasizing the Indo-Pacific’s significance as a region of immense economic opportunity and…
27th Parliamentary-Intelligence Security Forum – Opening remarks
Matt Pottinger, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, delivered a recorded message to the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum, thanking Robert Pittenger for his leadership in convening lawmakers from nearly 100 countries…
27th Parliamentary-Intelligence Security Forum – Opening remarks
Congressman Robert Pittenger opened the session by thanking participants for joining and encouraging everyone to take their seats promptly as the program would be full and run strictly on time….
26th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Opening Remarks
Dr. Jonathan Ward addressed the urgent need to understand and act upon the challenge posed by China. He highlighted China’s vision of becoming the preeminent global power and its comprehensive…
26th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Opening Remarks
Mr. Matt Pottinger emphasized the urgent need for candid and robust international cooperation in addressing the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He pointed out that the CCP’s…
