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Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod to the American Jewish Committee 

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod Remarks to the Southeast Asia Forum on Export Controls
September 15, 2022

Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration Thea D. Rozman Kendler Keynote Address
Women in Strategic Trade Conference Singapore
September 14, 2022

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery

It is a personal and professional honor for me to deliver the keynote address at the inaugural Women in Strategic Trade Conference. To do so in a region that is so critically important and with the friendly faces of our international partners in attendance brings me even more joy.

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod BIS’s 2022 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy
June 30, 2022

Thank you, Kevin, for that kind introduction. And, more importantly, thank you for all you have done over the past twenty-five years – and continue to do every day – to help BIS advance its mission and keep our country safe. And thank you to all of you for being here today, either in person or virtually. I am so excited to be here with you, speaking at my first Update Conference.

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod at the National Association of College and University Attorneys 2022 Annual Conference

BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY KEYNOTE REMARKS OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY THEA D. ROZMAN KENDLER
2022 American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) Annual Conference & Expo
June 15, 2022
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery

I’m proud to be here to address your 101st Expo—Slightly less pressure than speaking at your centennial, so thank you for that. I am honored to be here as Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, addressing AAEI as it begins its second century.

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod delivers remarks to the Society for International Affairs 2022 spring virtual advanced conference on export controls & international politics

Monday, May 16, 2022

KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY EXPORT CONTROL OFFICERS 2022 CONFERENCE ON EXPORT CONTROLS AND RESEARCH SECURITY AT HIGHER EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTIONS ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EXPORT ADMINISTRATION THEA D. ROZMAN KENDLER

Delivered May 4, 2022

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod delivers remarks to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Illinois Division, on enforcement actions to disrupt Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Chicago, Illinois – Thursday, April 21, 2022

I'd like to commence with the words of the Ukrainian poet and writer, Taras Shevchenko:

KEYNOTE REMARKS OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY THEA D. ROZMAN KENDLER
American Conference Institute’s 12th Annual Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud, and Cyber Export Controls
March 30, 2022

As prepared for delivery

Good morning. Thank you for opportunity to speak with you today.