WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following remarks on Aug. 8, 2023, by Administrator Samantha Power at a swearing-in ceremony for Julie Southfield as Mission Director for Lebanon: * * * ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: Good morning everyone, thank you for those tuning in online and those who have gathered here today. Andy [Plitt], we're lucky to have your leadership in the Middle East Bureau. Our mission directors are thrilled when they get to have yo  more