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Six Month Commemoration of Haiti Earthquake
Tuesday, 13 July 2010, 11:56 am | US State Department
It has been six months since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti and claimed the lives of 230,000 people. Hundreds of thousands more were injured and left homeless. In Haiti’s hour of greatest need the international community responded. The United ... More >>
Bombings in Uganda
Tuesday, 13 July 2010, 11:55 am | US State Department
I join President Obama in strongly condemning today's attacks in Kampala, Uganda targeting innocent spectators watching the World Cup final. More >>
Interview With Savik Shuster of TRK Ukraina
Wednesday, 7 July 2010, 12:37 pm | US State Department
I think it’s very important, as I said today, that the United States and other countries respect the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of Ukraine. More >>
Interview With TVP's Tomasz Lis
Wednesday, 7 July 2010, 12:35 pm | US State Department
Madam Secretary, it is one-and-a-half years since President Obama took office. How, in this period of time, do you redefine the U.S. attitude toward the international community? More >>
Malawi's Anniversary Of Independence
Wednesday, 7 July 2010, 10:44 am | US State Department
The United States and Malawi have a long history of working together to promote health and economic development, and we look forward to deepening and strengthening our bilateral relationship in the coming years. More >>
Secretary Clinton With Georgian President
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 5:26 pm | US State Department
It is a great honor to welcome you, Madam Secretary, to a free Georgia. If we are able to welcome you to an independent and democratic country, it is largely thanks to the solidarity of the American people. More >>
Clinton: Remarks With Georgian Women Leaders
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 4:48 pm | US State Department
I have been a first lady, and I know that there are many opportunities to work on a whole range of issues. And I thank you especially for your work improving health care, which is an issue very near and dear to my heart. More >>
Secretary Clinton With Armenian Foreign Minister
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 4:24 pm | US State Department
The relations between Armenia and the United States have been continuously deepening. High-level contacts between our two countries in recent years are noticeable, due to their frequency and broadness of content. More >>
Daily Press Briefing - July 1, 2010
Friday, 2 July 2010, 11:51 am | US State Department
Secretary Clinton departed for Ukraine late this morning, the first stop of a five-country, five-day trip to Central Europe and the Caucasus. Before she departed, she paid her respects to the family of the late Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia as he ... More >>
DR Congo's 50th Anniversary of Independence
Friday, 2 July 2010, 11:50 am | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the occasion of your fiftieth anniversary of independence this June 30. More >>
Daily Press Briefing - June 30
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 3:12 pm | US State Department
MR. CROWLEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the Department of State. A handful of things to mention before taking your questions. Secretary Clinton met with United Nations Development Program Administrator Helen Clark this morning. It was their ... More >>
Canada Day
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 3:11 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Canada as you celebrate the 143nd anniversary of your Confederation this July 1. Canada and the United States have long been the closest of friends and ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - June 29
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:38 pm | US State Department
MR. DUGUID: Thank you all for attending today. Welcome to the State Department. I have several announcements just before we begin. In the first, I would like to say that the United States is shocked and saddened by the brutal murders of Tamaulipas ... More >>
The Passing of Senator Byrd
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:42 pm | US State Department
Senator Byrd was a man of surpassing eloquence and nobility. I will remember him most for a heartfelt comment he made to me in the dark days following 9/11, when my state of New York was reeling and we were scrambling to provide support and relief. ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - June 28
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:41 pm | US State Department
MR. CROWLEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the Department of State. Several things to talk about before taking your questions. A short time ago, you noticed the Secretary released a statement on the passing of Senator Robert C. Byrd. I will just mention ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - June 25
Monday, 28 June 2010, 1:34 pm | US State Department
MR. CROWLEY: Okay. You will see, following the briefing, a statement announcing the travel of the Secretary of State to Kiev, Krakow, Baku, Yerevan, and Tbilisi, from July 1st to July 5th. In Kiev, the Secretary will open the second meeting of ... More >>
Passage Of Iran Sanctions Legislation
Saturday, 26 June 2010, 1:05 pm | US State Department
I join President Obama in welcoming Congressional passage of legislation to strengthen sanctions against Iran. We support the broad aims of HR 2194, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 More >>
U.S.-Russia "Civil Society to Civil Society"
Friday, 25 June 2010, 3:21 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I want to thank you and everyone who has really seen this vision and is working to realize it. I love the whiteboards on both ends with what looks to be a very comprehensive and complex agenda. And I am very pleased to be ... More >>
Croatia's National Day
Friday, 25 June 2010, 3:18 pm | US State Department
With President Obama, and on behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Croatia as you celebrate your National Day on June 25. The United States and Croatia have built an enduring friendship and a vibrant partnership based on ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - June 24
Friday, 25 June 2010, 3:16 pm | US State Department
MR. TONER: Sure thing, Arshad. Well, our understanding is that, at this point, is that the verdict may be appealed by one or both parties So I can’t comment too much as this appears to be an ongoing legal process. But we’ve continued to provide ... More >>
