AJC Lauds Under Secretary of the Treasury Stuart Levey

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Jan 25, 2011, 05:47 ET

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AJC expressed profound admiration for Stuart Levey, the departing Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, who will be leaving his post following six-and-a-half years in this key position.

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"It is no exaggeration to say that Stuart Levey has had an extraordinary impact on national and global security," said AJC Executive Director David Harris. "He has been a towering force in seeking to thwart Iran's drive for nuclear weapons, as well as in interrupting the flow of funds to terrorist-sponsoring states and groups. He has traveled the world indefatigably, gaining the abiding respect of top leaders of all the major countries and urging them to cooperate in the face of this global menace. He has had a remarkable record of success, far more than is widely known, though he would be the first to note that a great deal more remains to be done. His departure creates a profound loss for American diplomacy, even as we know that his successor, David Cohen, has the experience and dedication to ensure a seamless transition."

AJC presented its Distinguished Public Service Award to Under Secretary Levey in 2009, paying tribute to his relentless efforts to make the world a safer place and noting that he was one of a handful of senior officials from the Bush Administration asked to continue in their positions by President Obama.

"We wish Under Secretary Levey well in his future endeavors," Harris added. "He has earned the gratitude of an admiring nation for a job superbly well done. We know that, whatever he might do next, he will continue to serve the nation with his wisdom, creativity and dedication."

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SOURCE American Jewish Committee