David Wilkins
David Wilkins
David Horton Wilkinsis an American attorney and a former U. S. Ambassador to Canada during the administration of President George W. Bush. Prior to the appointment, he practiced law for 30 years while serving in the South Carolina House of Representatives for 25 of those years. He was speaker of the South Carolina House for 11 years. Wilkins presently chairs the public policy and international law practice department of a large South Carolina law firm...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 October 1946
begin effort either side
I know of no overture or effort being made by either side to begin the discussions.
appears disaster discussing facing issues natural pale suddenly worst
When we are facing what appears to be more and more the worst natural disaster in our country's history, many of these other issues we have been discussing suddenly pale in comparison.
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I think Bruce Bannister will be an outstanding representative,
climate critical global progress states united walking
When it comes to global consciousness, the United States is walking the walk. And when it comes to climate change, we are making significant progress, more progress than many of those who have been most critical of us.
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(This is) in violation of our state laws - and (they're) smuggled back across the border in violation of your laws.
appeal assuming early january process result
Once that process is completed, assuming there is no (US) appeal from it, that would result probably as early as the end of January that there would be no tariffs on softwood.
across aid canada countries list nobody offering pouring top truly
The aid pouring from all across Canada has been truly overwhelming, ... Many countries are offering help, nobody more so than Canada ... You're at the top of the list and for that we will always be very grateful.
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Talk of trade wars and retaliation make good copy but they don't make good sense in my opinion. Friends negotiate, they don't retaliate.
gives momentum positive table together work
To get that off the table ... is very positive and gives us a lot of momentum to work together in the future.
bring canada close emotional finality good needs negotiate press roll settle sleeves
Emotional press conferences are not going to settle the issue. Canada needs to come back to the table. We need to close the door, roll up our sleeves and negotiate as need be, with good faith, and bring finality to it.
across document inhibit legitimate level looking people secure talking trade travellers
At every level in Washington, people are talking about that and looking for .Ê.Ê. another secure document that would not inhibit or impede trade or legitimate travellers across our country.
across document inhibit legitimate level looking people secure talking trade travellers
At every level in Washington, people are talking about that and looking for . . . another secure document that would not inhibit or impede trade or legitimate travellers across our country.
law requires secure similar written
The way the law is written requires passports or similar secure document,
position simply territory
I simply restated our position on the 12-mile territory limit. Period.