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>>14 February 2005

Liz Cheney Named to Lead State's Mideast, North Africa Initiatives

Served in State Department post in first Bush administration

Liz Cheney has been named principal deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs and coordinator for Broader Middle East and North Africa Initiatives, according to a statement February 14 from State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher.

Ms. Cheney served previously as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs from 2002 to 2003.

Following is the text of the Boucher statement:

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of the Spokesman

February 14, 2005

STATEMENT BY RICHARD BOUCHER, SPOKESMAN

Selection of Elizabeth Cheney as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State For Near Eastern Affairs and Coordinator for Broader Middle East and North Africa Initiatives

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today announced the selection of Elizabeth Cheney as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and Coordinator for Broader Middle East and North Africa Initiatives. 

As Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Ms. Cheney's duties will include a focus on U.S. bilateral and multilateral efforts to support freedom, democracy and expanded economic and education opportunities in the Broader Middle East and North Africa. <<