Cablegate: Approval for Ambassador Todd to Be Absent From
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TO RUEHBD/AMEMBASSY BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 7699
INFO RUEHGP/AMEMBASSY SINGAPORE 9654
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TAGS: AMGT APER OTRA BX
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR AMBASSADOR TODD TO BE ABSENT FROM
POST
REF: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 289
1. The Department grants permission for Ambassador William E.
Todd to be absent from post December 3 - 5, 2008 for travel
to Singapore to attend the 17th International Oil and Gas
Southeast Asia Industry Exhibit and Conference.
2. In Ambassador Todd's absence, DCM John McIntyre will serve
as Charge d'Affaires ad interim.
RICE