News Reports on Ambassador Ashe’s Resignation Are Incorrect

16 April 2007

Ambassador Victor Ashe

U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe, said recently that to paraphrase the late American writer, Mark Twain, reports of his immediate resignation and departure are greatly exaggerated.  "While I had anticipated departing Poland this summer after the normal three years for an American Ambassador's service ended, I have been asked to stay until a successor is nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate. That should occur sometime late this year but an exact date is not known. I anticipate continuing my duties in Warsaw until a successor is confirmed and arrives in Warsaw," stated Ambassador Ashe.