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N. Korea's Activities at "Center" of U.S.-China Relationship
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 10:37 am | US State Department
Washington - Senior State Department officials say China and the United States share the goal of eliminating nuclear weapons from the Korean Peninsula and that both countries will need to work together and with partners in East Asia to resolve North Korea's ... More >>
Assassination of Pakistan Minister for Minorities Affairs
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 9:17 am | US State Department
I am shocked and outraged by the assassination today of Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti. This was an attack not only on one man, but on the values of tolerance and respect for people of all faiths and backgrounds championed ... More >>
FY2012 State and USAID Budget Request
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 9:16 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you, and I want to begin by thanking you, Chairman Kerry and you, Ranking Member Lugar, for not just those two eloquent statements of our priorities and our needs as a nation, but for your service, your lifetime of ... More >>
UN General Assembly Suspends Libya
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 9:13 am | US State Department
The United States applauds the move by the UN General Assembly to suspend Libya’s membership rights in the Human Rights Council in Geneva. We continue to demand an immediate halt to the violence perpetrated by the Qadhafi government against its ... More >>
50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 9:11 am | US State Department
Fifty years ago a pilot program called the Peace Corps started with President Kennedy’s signature, led by Sargent Shriver and fueled by the compassion and generosity of the American people. Today this is the foundation of a public service movement that ... More >>
Statement by the President on Bahrain
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 11:59 am | US State Department
I welcome the announcement by King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa about making important changes to the Cabinet and restating his commitment to reform. More >>
Statement by National Security Council Spokesman on Iran
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 11:58 am | US State Department
The United States strongly condemns the Iranian government's organized intimidation campaign and arrests of political figures, human rights defenders, political activists, student leaders, journalists and bloggers. The Iranian government also continues ... More >>
H. Clinton At the Human Rights Council
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 11:56 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Thank you, Mr. President, and I want to thank the High Commissioner and all my colleagues for their strong words here today, as well as during the special session on Friday. More >>
Clinton Condemns Libyan Violence, Calls for Accountability
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 11:52 am | US State Department
Washington - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called for Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi to be held accountable for opening fire on peaceful protesters and other violent acts that "violate international legal obligations and common decency." More >>
U.S. Supporting Food Supplies, Aid For Libyan Refugees
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 11:50 am | US State Department
The State Department announced an initial U.S. humanitarian response to the crisis in Libya. According to a February 28 fact sheet ( http://www.america.gov/st/texttrans-english/2011/February/20110228163258su3.554499e-02.html ), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has set aside an initial ... More >>
Int'l Community Showing Unity, Determination on Libya
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 11:49 am | US State Department
Washington - Susan Rice, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, says that through U.N. Security Council Resolution 1970, the world has spoken "with one voice" and "with an unusual and important sense of urgency, determination and ... More >>
Opening Remarks Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 9:42 am | US State Department
Thank you very much, Madame Chairman, and congratulations on your assuming this post. And I want to thank you publicly for traveling to Haiti with our team on behalf of the efforts that the United States is pursuing there. And I also want to thank the ... More >>
Bulgaria's National Day
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 9:40 am | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Bulgaria as you celebrate the 133rd anniversary of your independence this March 3. More >>
Daily Press Briefing
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 1:27 pm | US State Department
MR. CROWLEY: Okay, let’s begin. Good afternoon and welcome to the Department of State. Just a couple of things to mention. First, in the back of the room, we have some guests from the Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington program, bringing ... More >>
H. Clinton: Interview with Michele Kelemen of NPR
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 1:20 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: (In progress) You have targeted sanctions and an arms embargo. What more did you talk about with your partners here about – specifically how to stop this bloodshed? More >>
Remarks At the Conference on Disarmament
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 11:09 am | US State Department
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for your leadership and your efforts to make the Conference on Disarmament an effective tool for addressing the critical challenges we face today. I also want to thank the Secretary General for convening this important ... More >>
H. Clinton: Remarks at the Human Rights Council
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 11:08 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Thank you, Mr. President, and I want to thank the High Commissioner and all my colleagues for their strong words here today, as well as during the special session on Friday. More >>
H. Clinton: Interview With Kim Ghattas of BBC
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 11:05 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Madam Secretary, I want to start by asking you about the steps you’ve taken towards Libya You have imposed sanctions, both you and the EU and the UN. You’ve placed an arms embargo on the Libyan leadership. But this doesn’t really stop the ... More >>
Statement On the Occasion of St. David's Day in Wales
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 11:03 am | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Wales as you celebrate St. David’s Day this March 1. This special occasion celebrates the rich history and culture of the Welsh people. More >>
Briefing on Plane Before Departure for Geneva, Switzerland
Monday, 28 February 2011, 9:45 am | US State Department
Special Briefing Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Andrews Air Force Base Washington, DC February 27, 2011 More >>
