[wanabidii] Press Releases: United States and France to Sign Agreement on Compensation for Certain Victims of Holocaust-Related Deportation from France Who Are Not Covered by French Programs

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: United States and France to Sign Agreement on Compensation for Certain Victims of Holocaust-Related Deportation from France Who Are Not Covered by French Programs 12/05/2014 02:56 PM EST United States and France to Sign Agreement on Compensation for Certain Victims of Holocaust-Related Deportation from France Who Are Not Covered by French Programs Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 5, 2014 The United States and France have reached an agreement for substantial compensation in connection with the wrongs suffered by Holocaust victims deported from France. The centerpiece of the agreement is a $60 million lump sum payment by France to the United States, which will distribute the funds to eligible claimants. The compensation is based on France’s recognition that Americans, Israelis, and other foreigners who were deported during the Holocaust have not been able to gain access to the French pension program. Please refer to the Fact Sheet for more information. The signing ceremony will take place on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in the Department of State Treaty Room. On the U.S. side, the agreement will be signed by Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat, the U.S. lead negotiator and the Secretary of State’s Special Adviser on Holocaust Issues. For France, the agreement will be signed by the lead French negotiator and Ambassador for Human Rights, Patrizianna Sparacino-Thiellay. Pre-set time for video cameras: 10:45 a.m. from the 23rd Street Entrance Lobby. Final access time for journalists and still photographers: 11:00 a.m. from the 23rd Street Entrance Lobby. For media inquiries contact Michael Cavey in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Press Office at caveymj@state.gov. Media representatives may attend this event upon presentation of one of the following: (1) A U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense or Foreign Press Center), (2) a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo identification card (driver's license, passport). The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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