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Interview With Jake Tapper of ABC's This Week
Monday, 28 March 2011, 9:57 am | US State Department
QUESTION: And joining me now in their first interview since the attacks on Libya began, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Madam and Mr. Secretary, thanks so much for joining us. More >>
Clinton: Greece's National Day
Friday, 25 March 2011, 4:41 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate Hellenes and Philhellenes worldwide as you celebrate the 190th anniversary of Greece’s Independence this March 25th. More >>
Adoption of Resolution at Human Rights Council
Friday, 25 March 2011, 4:38 pm | US State Department
The United States welcomes today’s action by the UN Human Rights Council to further the international community’s efforts to combat religious intolerance. The consensus resolution adopted by the Council today represents a significant step forward in ... More >>
Update on Implementing UN Security Council Resolutions
Friday, 25 March 2011, 4:36 pm | US State Department
Good evening. I’m just returning from the White House, where I met with the President and the national security team, and I want to give you an update on the international community’s efforts to implement UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973 ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - March 24, 2011
Friday, 25 March 2011, 12:09 pm | US State Department
MR. TONER: A bit late. Good afternoon, none the less. Just at the top, a few things. I just wanted to begin by reiterating that the United States remains committed to finding a peaceful solution to the current crisis in Cote d’Ivoire. Since the beginning ... More >>
H. Clinton: Bombing in Jerusalem
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 4:22 pm | US State Department
This morning I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the bombing in Jerusalem today that took at least one life and injured innocent civilians. Terrorism and the targeting of civilians are never justified. And Israel, like all nations, of course, ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - March 22, 2011
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 11:19 am | US State Department
MR. TONER: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pretty nice spring day out there. Welcome to the State Department. I got a yes from Kirit on that. Just briefly before starting and moving to your questions, today is World Water Day. The United Nations has identified ... More >>
Ending Violence Based on Sexual Orientation
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 10:57 am | US State Department
Today, 85 countries from every region of the world joined together in a historic moment to state clearly that human rights apply to everyone, no matter who they are or whom they love. More >>
H. Clinton: Interview With Diane Sawyer of ABC News
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 10:56 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Thank you again, Madam Secretary, and we hear repeatedly it will be days, not weeks, before the U.S. turns over the lead; it will be one week on Saturday. Will it happen by Saturday? More >>
H. Clinton: Interview With Sumiko Mori of Fuji TV
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 10:16 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Thank you very much. I have some questions. As Secretary of State, I know that dealing with crises throughout the world is not unusual, but what have you felt as you have seen the tragedy unfold in Japan? More >>
H.Clinton: Interview With Kaho Izumitani of NHK
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 10:13 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Thank you, Madam Secretary, for your time and your full support to our country when we are experiencing such a difficult situation. So, 10 days have passed since the disaster hit. What is your understanding of the situation as of now, and ... More >>
H. Clinton: Remarks on World Water Day
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 10:12 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. Good afternoon in this absolutely glorious fora with so many people who do the work every day that makes the World Bank such a respected institution. It is my pleasure to commemorate World Water Day with you. More >>
Remarks After Signing the Book of Condolences
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 10:10 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, it is with a very heavy heart that I come to pay my respects to the people of Japan who have endured so much in the last weeks. This has been an unprecedented disaster, but it has provoked an unprecedented show of resilience ... More >>
President Karzai's Transition Announcement
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 10:09 am | US State Department
The United States welcomes President Karzai's announcement today of the first four provinces and three districts to begin the process of transition from ISAF to Afghan-led security in the coming months. This step advances the vision for transition that ... More >>
Hillary Clinton: Pakistan Day
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 10:07 am | US State Department
I join President Obama and the people of the United States in congratulating the people of Pakistan as you celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Lahore Resolution this March 23, which laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan. More >>
Daily Press Briefing - March 21, 2011
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 1:51 pm | US State Department
MR. TONER: We did – I know National Security Advisor Donilon spoke to it a little bit yesterday in Brazil, but we’re obviously – we applaud the March 19th referendum. Egyptians took an important step towards realizing the aspirations of the January ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - March 17, 2011
Friday, 18 March 2011, 1:14 pm | US State Department
MR. TONER: Quickly at the top, first a quick shout out to a group of New York-based Italian media who have filled up the briefing room and startled me when I walked out here. But anyway, welcome and thanks for coming down and thanks for being with ... More >>
H. Clinton: Remarks With Tunisian Foreign Minister Kefi
Friday, 18 March 2011, 12:55 pm | US State Department
FOREIGN MINISTER KEFI: (Via interpreter) At the outset at first, I would like to apologize to you journalists for this delay and the delay in the program. You journalists and the press, you are the force of power and today in Tunis, on behalf of myself ... More >>
H.Clinton: St. Patrick's Day
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 3:50 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Ireland as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day this March 17th. The bonds between our two nations stretch back to the beginnings of both republics, and the ... More >>
H. Clinton: Interview With Kim Ghattas of BBC
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 12:11 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: Thank you for speaking to the BBC, Madam Secretary. I want to ask you first about the UN resolution that is being tabled at the UN in New York by France and Britain and Lebanon. Among other things, it would try to establish a no-fly over ... More >>
