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South China: Networking for Climate Change
Monday, 14 June 2010, 2:58 pm | US State Department
Guangzhou, China - With its billion-plus population and rapidly growing industrial base, China faces genuine challenges in responding to climate change. More >>
Pakistan's Economy Seen As Resilient
Monday, 14 June 2010, 2:55 pm | US State Department
Pakistan confronts daunting challenges - from a shortfall in energy supplies to Taliban insurgents and government corruption - in its efforts to sustain a healthy level of economic growth and provide greater opportunity for its citizens More >>
Expanding U.S. Economic Opportunities With China
Monday, 14 June 2010, 2:50 pm | US State Department
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress that the economic strengths of the United States and China are complementary and each nation benefits from the growth of the other. More >>
Anniversary of Iran's Disputed Election
Monday, 14 June 2010, 2:38 pm | US State Department
When the Iranian people determined last year that their government had denied them their right to free and fair elections, thousands of Iranian citizens poured into the streets to protest peacefully. More >>
The Day of Russia
Monday, 14 June 2010, 2:29 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Russia as you celebrate the Day of Russia on June 12.This is an occasion to honor your rich history and culture. More >>
Security Council Resolution 1929 on Iran
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 3:16 pm | US State Department
I commend the United Nations Security Council for its adoption today of UN Security Council Resolution 1929, aimed at addressing the international community’s concerns regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Despite consistent and longstanding demands by ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - June 9
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 3:15 pm | US State Department
The Secretary is in Colombia, as you know, and her visit emphasizes the strong strategic partnership between our two nations. This morning she met with the two presidential candidates, who will participate in a runoff election this month, and visited a USAID-supported ... More >>
Iran: Swiss Ambassador's Meeting in Tehran
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 3:10 pm | US State Department
Question: Was the Swiss ambassador summoned by Iranian officials in the case of Shahram Amiri who said that the US. kidnapped him? If so, what information did they request? What did the Swiss provide on our behalf? More >>
Lack of Opportunity Challenges the Americas
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 1:18 pm | US State Department
Washington - Deep social and economic inequality persists in too many places in the Western Hemisphere, and the lack of opportunity for too many in the Americas lies at the root of challenges the region faces, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ... More >>
Computer Hackers in White Hats
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 1:16 pm | US State Department
Washington - Vint Cerf, the computer scientist often called the father of the Internet, looked out at the audience gathered beneath the chandeliers of the Benjamin Franklin Room and observed, "This is probably the geekiest gathering ever in the history of ... More >>
Policy Address on Opportunity In The Americas
Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 3:45 pm | US State Department
Thank you very much, Mayor. Thank you for that introduction and for the great honor that this venerable city has given me today. It is such a personal pleasure for me to be here with all of you in a city that has been named by UNESCO as one of the ... More >>
Clinton Remarks On U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue
Sunday, 6 June 2010, 2:13 pm | US State Department
Mr. President, we’ve worked hard today and we’ve actually been working hard ever since this Strategic Dialogue was agreed to between you and Prime Minister Singh. More >>
Birthday Of Queen Elizabeth II
Sunday, 6 June 2010, 2:10 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am pleased to wish Queen Elizabeth II a happy birthday and extend warm wishes to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations. More >>
The Balkans Deserve This
Sunday, 6 June 2010, 1:23 pm | US State Department
Today Sarajevo is at peace, a symbol of rebirth and reconciliation, representing all the opportunities and challenges of European and Euro-Atlantic integration. More >>
Partnership Of Democracies
Sunday, 6 June 2010, 1:18 pm | US State Department
This week, a delegation from India's government arrived in Washington for the first-ever strategic dialogue between India and the United States. This was no routine meeting. More >>
World Environment Day
Sunday, 6 June 2010, 12:52 pm | US State Department
The United States is proud to join with the international community to mark June 5 as World Environment Day, as we have since 1973. More >>
Press Availability with Romanian Foreign Minister
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 6:29 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good afternoon. It is a pleasure to welcome the foreign minister here today. This year, Romania and the United States mark the 130th anniversary of our diplomatic relationship, and it is a friendship and partnership that grows ... More >>
Free The Gaza Flotilla
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 6:28 pm | US State Department
The United States deeply regrets the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered among those involved in the incident today aboard the Gaza-bound ships. We are working to ascertain the facts, and expect that the Israeli government will conduct a full ... More >>
Certification of the Iraqi Election Results
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 6:26 pm | US State Department
I welcome today’s action by the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court certifying the results of the national election. Voter turnout in the March 7th vote was strong across Iraq’s 18 provinces. Iraq’s electoral commission and security forces successfully organized ... More >>
Italy's Republic Day
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 6:26 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Italy as you celebrate your 64th Republic Day. This is an opportunity to honor the vibrancy of Italian democracy and reaffirm the shared values that are ... More >>
