Saluting ambassador Chris Stevens who will be remembered for his strong sense of dignity, his humility and his Generous Service to others. He will be truly missed by all who loved him and by all he served throughout the magnitude of his lifes work. Thank you for this honor. [applause] members of Christopher Stevens family, ladies and gentlemen, let me first thank Chris Stevens brothers and sisters for their warm and delightful insights into what he was really like. Thank you so much. That was fantastic what you did for us. Christopher stevens was obviously an extraordinary human being and contributor. Every year at stanford we have a group of what we Call National security fellows come. They were roughly army, navy, air force, state department. A couple weeks ago we had a meeting and the first person i called on was an army colonel. I said where were you last . He said in libya. I said did you know Christopher Stevens . He said everybody knew Christopher Stevens. He was our leader, flu
Ambassador stevens brought a profound and prolific knowledge of arab world and middle east to his assignment. His exemplary gift for making personal connections was invaluable as his role as specific representative and ambassador to one of the most complex and challenging regions of the world. Therefore as we join in recognizing ambassador stevens am myself midst a sober outpouring of praise from his family, colleagues, fellow americans and the leaders of this nation, we remember also that Chris Stevens was beloved by many libyans as well. Therefore on behalf of the residents of Northern California and our entire state, we join president barack obama, secretary of state Hillary Rodham clinton, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and expensive network of people in saluting ambassador Chris Stevens who will be remembered for his strong sense of dignity, his humility and his Generous Service to others. He will be truly missed by all who loved him and by all he served throughout the magnitude o
Clinton, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and expensive network of people in saluting ambassador Chris Stevens who will be remembered for his strong sense of dignity, his humility and his Generous Service to others. He will be truly missed by all who loved him and by all he served throughout the magnitude of his lifes work. Thank you for this honor. [applause] members of Christopher Stevens family, ladies and gentlemen, let me first thank Chris Stevens brothers and sisters for their warm and delightful insights into what he was really like. Thank you so much. That was fantastic what you did for us. Christopher stevens was obviously an extraordinary human being and contributor. Every year at stanford we have a group of what we Call National security fellows come. They were roughly army, navy, air force, state department. A couple weeks ago we had a meeting and the first person i called on was an army colonel. I said where were you last . He said in libya. I said did you know Christopher S
State Hillary Rodham clinton, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and expensive network of people in saluting ambassador Chris Stevens who will be remembered for his strong sense of dignity, his humility and his Generous Service to others. He will be truly missed by all who loved him and by all he served throughout the magnitude of his lifes work. Thank you for this honor. [applause] members of Christopher Stevens family, ladies and gentlemen, let me first thank Chris Stevens brothers and sisters for their warm and delightful insights into what he was really like. Thank you so much. That was fantastic what you did for us. Christopher stevens was obviously an extraordinary human being and contributor. Every year at stanford we have a group of what we Call National security fellows come. They were roughly army, navy, air force, state department. A couple weeks ago we had a meeting and the first person i called on was an army colonel. I said where were you last . He said in libya. I said did y
By Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, represented by her daughter christine pelosi. This flag has been presented to the family. In celebration of ambassador stevens life and in honor of his tremendous legacy. As i mentioned, we entered into the congressional record our testimony honoring the life of ambassador John Christopher stevens. In the interest of time i wont read the entire congressional record but only an excerpt. It said mr. Speaker, i rise with my colleagues to honor, celebrate and remember ambassador John Christopher Chris Stevens. A son of Northern California and the bay area, ambassador stevens tragically lost his life in the greatest service to his country. Selflessly and courageously representing American Values in a foreign nation he knew intimately and cared for deeply. In his diplomatic capacity, ambassador stevens brought a profound and prolific knowledge of arab world and middle east to his assignment. His exemplary gift for making personal connections was invaluable