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Clinton: U.S. Following Three-Part Strategy in Afghanistan
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 9:44 am | US State Department
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the United States is following a three-part strategy to support transition in Afghanistan, a strategy through which Afghans will "take responsibility for their own future." More >>
Readout of President Obama's call with the King of Bahrain
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 9:41 am | US State Department
President Obama spoke with King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain this evening to discuss the ongoing situation in Bahrain. The President reiterated his condemnation of the violence used against peaceful protesters, and strongly urged the government ... More >>
U.S. Vote in Security Council on Israeli Settlements
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 9:39 am | US State Department
OPERATOR: Welcome, and thank you for standing by. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. During the question-and-answer session, please press *1 on your touch-tone phone. Today's conference is being recorded. If you have any objections, ... More >>
U.N. Ambassador Rice on U.S. Vote on Israeli Settlements
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 9:33 am | US State Department
Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on a Resolution on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, in the Security Council Chamber, February 18, 2011 More >>
H. Clinton: Interview With Christiane Amanpour
Monday, 21 February 2011, 9:53 am | US State Department
QUESTION: About Bahrain, big trouble there. The authorities are cracking down. How do you assess Bahrain right now? Is it stable? More >>
H. Clinton and Abderrahim Foukara of Al Jazeera
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:11 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Madam Secretary, first of all, thank you for talking to Al Jazeera at the State Department. As you know, the Egyptian army, the supreme council of the armed forces in Egypt, have announced certain steps following the success of the revolution, ... More >>
Interview with Secretary Clinton on Al Arabiya
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:09 am | US State Department
QUESTION: We have very little time. Let me start. There was conflicting messages coming from the White House and the State Department. The White House initially said (inaudible) now - and now means yesterday - then in the second week, (inaudible) ... More >>
Secretary Clinton's Interview with Al Hurra
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:08 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Madam Secretary, first, thanks for your time. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said today that an earthquake is on the way in the Arab world (inaudible). Do you share or do you agree with this description? More >>
Serbia's National Day
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:06 am | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Serbia as you celebrate your National Day this February 15. More >>
On Internet Rights and Wrongs: Choices & Challenges
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:04 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you all very much and good afternoon. It is a pleasure, once again, to be back on the campus of the George Washington University, a place that I have spent quite a bit of time in all different settings over the last now ... More >>
U.S., Ukraine Officials at Strategic Partnership Ceremony
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:00 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you all very much for being here. I am pleased to join the minister in hosting the third session of the United States-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission. We are committed to broadening and deepening the relationship ... More >>
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Japan
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:53 am | US State Department
On behalf of the United States, I welcome this opportunity to participate in Japan's tenth Trade Policy Review. I also wish to welcome members of the Japanese delegation, led by Mr. Takehiro Kagawa, Deputy Director-General of the Economic Bureau in the ... More >>
President Obama on U.S. Budget, Middle East
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:49 am | US State Department
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. I figured that I'd give Jay one more taste of freedom -- (laughter) -- before we lock him in a room with all of you, so I'm here to do a little downfield blocking for him. Before I take ... More >>
A Journey, Through Art, on the Underground Railroad
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:47 am | US State Department
In November 2010, Joseph Holston's Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad traveled to Geneva, where the U.S. Mission to the United Nations sponsored its presentation. Sharon Holston, the artist's wife, recalls the opening, which coincided ... More >>
Energy Conservation Good Business for States
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:45 am | US State Department
Energy efficiency programs target what some call the "low-hanging fruit" - relatively inexpensive and effortless fixes that can have a big effect on greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
Obama Urges Mideast Leaders to Be Proactive in Reforms
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:43 am | US State Department
Noting the political unrest that has spread from Tunisia to Egypt and elsewhere in the region, President Obama says young people are seeking better opportunities and ways to improve their lives. He urges governments in the region to "get out ahead ... More >>
H. Clinton: Internet Freedom Essential to Peace, Prosperity
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:41 am | US State Department
An open, secure Internet that is accessible to all is crucial to peace and economic prosperity, says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. More >>
United States and Ukraine Fight Human Trafficking
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:39 am | US State Department
Washington - Saying that Ukraine is on a "remarkable journey," Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton signed a plan with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko to combat human trafficking in Ukraine. More >>
Launch of Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:37 am | US State Department
UNDER SECRETARY BURNS: Good morning, everyone. I’m very pleased to welcome you to the Department of State and to the launch of this first-ever Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society. Today’s event is the logical outgrowth of Secretary Clinton’s ... More >>
Ogunrinde: Economic Empowerment Requires Ending Waste
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 11:14 am | US State Department
Between 2008 and 2009, Omowale Ogunrinde of Nigeria organized the collection and distribution of more than 15,000 books and educational materials to 18 public schools in her community. She currently serves as the executive director and chief executive ... More >>
