Embassy of the

   United States of America

Tirana, Albania

March 18, 2005

Dr. Ermir Dobjani

People’s Advocate

Blvd. Deshmoret e Kombit, No.3

Tirana

Dear Dr. Dobjani:

I received your letter dated March 7, 2005 regarding the Human Rights Report of the Department of State. We hope that people will take it seriously, and it will serve as a stimulus to improve human rights practices in Albania.

Also, I would like to thank you for the picture taken during our first meeting in your office.

I wish you success and look forward to meeting you again in the future.

Sincerely,

Marcie B. Ries

Ambassador

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