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H. Clinton: Songkran Festival - Thai New Year
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 11:33 am | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Thailand as you celebrate the Songkran Festival and the Thai New Year in the coming days. More >>
2010 Human Rights Report: New Zealand - April 8, 2011
Monday, 11 April 2011, 11:13 am | US State Department
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy with a population of approximately 4.3 million. Citizens choose their representatives in free and fair multiparty elections, most recently held in 2008 when the National Party won 58 parliamentary seats and formed ... More >>
Social Media and Citizen Journalists
Monday, 11 April 2011, 11:08 am | US State Department
Social media has created a new era of democratic media. In the past, large organizations such as radio stations, television stations, newspapers and magazines were the only sources of news for the mass population. Today, the Internet allows most people immediate ... More >>
US State Dept Statement on GCC Initiative in Yemen
Monday, 11 April 2011, 10:14 am | US State Department
The United States welcomes the initiative of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to address the challenging political situation in Yemen. We strongly encourage all sides to engage in this urgently needed dialogue to reach a solution supported by the Yemeni ... More >>
Fighting in Ivory Coast
Monday, 11 April 2011, 10:05 am | US State Department
The United States condemns the renewed assault by forces loyal to former President Gbagbo against the Republican Forces of Cote d’Ivoire. It is clear that Gbagbo’s attempts at negotiation this week were nothing more than a ruse to regroup and rearm. ... More >>
Secretary's Remarks: International Roma Day
Friday, 8 April 2011, 12:42 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send greetings to all Roma everywhere as you celebrate International Roma Day this April 8. In communities across Europe and around the world, Romani people have ... More >>
US Daily Press Briefing - April 7, 2011
Friday, 8 April 2011, 12:40 pm | US State Department
MR. TONER: Good afternoon, everyone. A couple of things at the top, and then I’ll take your questions. We condemn the attack on innocent civilians in southern Israel in the strongest possible terms, as well as ongoing rocket fire from Gaza. As we ... More >>
Remarks With United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon
Friday, 8 April 2011, 10:56 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: I’m delighted to welcome Secretary General Ban here to the State Department. We have worked very closely together during my time as Secretary of State. We have a lot of issues to discuss, and I appreciate the Secretary General coming ... More >>
17th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda
Friday, 8 April 2011, 10:53 am | US State Department
We pause today to reflect upon one of humanity’s darkest hours and pay our respects to the victims killed brutally and needlessly in the 100 days of carnage in Rwanda in 1994. On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I extend our deepest ... More >>
Scientists Detect Record Depletion in Arctic Ozone Hole
Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 11:24 am | US State Department
Washington — The depletion of the ozone layer over the Arctic is more severe than scientists have ever seen it, with a 40 percent loss occurring from the beginning of winter to late March. More >>
Daily Press Briefing - March 31, 2011
Friday, 1 April 2011, 10:25 am | US State Department
MR. TONER: Good afternoon. I just have one thing briefly to read to you at the top and then I will take your questions. More >>
Daily Press Briefing - March 30, 2011
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 1:32 pm | US State Department
MR. TONER: Very briefly at the top, and I’ll take your questions. Well, after two – more than two years of dedicated leadership and service to the Department of State, Deputy Secretary Jim Steinberg will embark on a new journey as dean of the ... More >>
Negotiation of Agreements Between the US and 100 Open Skies
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 12:50 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much. And it’s a real pleasure for me to welcome you to the Benjamin Franklin Room here on the eighth floor of the State Department as we celebrate the negotiation of agreements between the United States and 100 Open ... More >>
Remarks After the Int'l Conference on the Libyan Crisis
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 10:29 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: All set? I apologize for my voice. More >>
Women Senators' Resolution Calling for Renewed Focus
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 9:56 am | US State Department
I thank Senator Snowe and all the women Senators for shining a spotlight on the critical role women continue to play in the dramatic events sweeping North Africa and the Middle East. More >>
Daily Press Briefing - March 25, 2011
Monday, 28 March 2011, 10:37 am | US State Department
MR. TONER: Happy to answer any other questions you might have, but quickly at the top, just a few things to note. More >>
Interview With David Gregory of NBC's Meet the Press
Monday, 28 March 2011, 10:08 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Secretary Clinton, Secretary Gates, welcome back to Meet the Press. More >>
Interview With Bob Schieffer of CBS's Face the Nation
Monday, 28 March 2011, 10:05 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Good morning again. And we are joined in the studio by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense. More >>
Earthquake in Burma
Monday, 28 March 2011, 10:01 am | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer our sincere condolences for the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake in Burma, near the borders with Thailand and Laos. More >>
Statement on the Passing of Geraldine Ferraro
Monday, 28 March 2011, 9:58 am | US State Department
"Gerry Ferraro was one of a kind -- tough, brilliant, and never afraid to speak her mind or stand up for what she believed in -- a New York icon and a true American original. She was a champion for women and children and for the idea that there should ... More >>
