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Haiti Earthquake Victims Memorial Service

Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 3:47 pm | US State Department

We are here today to honor eleven people whose lives were lost in the earthquake in Haiti. Each was working in his or her own way to help Haiti on the path to a better future. More >>

Clinton With William Hague

Sunday, 16 May 2010, 12:18 pm | US State Department

The election of a new government in the United Kingdom and the smooth transfer of power this week were two powerful symbols of the enduring democratic traditions that our two nations share. More >>

Bushman Issues

Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 4:01 pm | US State Department

Survival International has urged the World Travel and Tourism Council to withdraw Wilderness Safaris from the list of nominees for its annual awards. More >>

Egypt's Renewal of State of Emergency

Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 3:59 pm | US State Department

Today, the Government of Egypt announced that it is extending the State of Emergency for an additional two years. This extension is regrettable given the pledge made by the government to the Egyptian people in 2005. A broad range of Egyptian voices, ... More >>

Remarks at CARE's 2010 National Conference

Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 3:58 pm | US State Department

Thank you all. (Applause.) Thank you all very much. (Applause.) It is so very exciting for me to be here with you today, and we are honored to be joined by three First Ladies. I have, as you might guess, a really soft spot in my heart for First Ladies. ... More >>

Remarks With Zimbabwean Prime Minister

Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 1:10 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I’m delighted to welcome the prime minister back to Washington. We had very productive meetings last time when he was here. We continue to support the efforts for reform and positive changes inside Zimbabwe. And of course, the prime ... More >>

Europe Day

Monday, 10 May 2010, 4:49 pm | US State Department

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate our friends in the European Union on the celebration of Europe Day. More >>

US Remarks With Lithuanian Prime Minister

Friday, 7 May 2010, 12:51 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone, and let me once again welcome our distinguished visitor and his delegation here to the State Department. Lithuania is a valued ally and a trusted friend. My meeting today with the prime minister was an opportunity ... More >>

Daily Press Briefing - May 5

Thursday, 6 May 2010, 5:08 pm | US State Department

Obviously, we at the Department of State continue to do everything that we can in support of the ongoing investigation of the attempted bombing in Times Square last weekend. Our focus is primarily overseas. Today, Ambassador Anne Patterson had meetings ... More >>

Daily Press Briefing - May 4

Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 3:46 pm | US State Department

MR. CROWLEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the Department of State. We are working closely with the Government of Pakistan regarding the ongoing investigation of the bomb plot in Times Square. And we appreciate Pakistan’s pledge of full cooperation ... More >>

Republic of Korea's Children's Day

Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 3:35 pm | US State Department

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer warm wishes to all the boys and girls of Korea on Children’s Day. On this holiday, Korean families celebrate the joys of childhood and family life. This is also an opportunity to reaffirm ... More >>

Japan's Children's Day

Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 3:33 pm | US State Department

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, it is my pleasure to offer my warmest wishes to all the boys and girls in Japan as they celebrate Children’s Day on May 5. On this day, Japanese families take the time to celebrate the joys ... More >>

World Press Freedom Day

Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 3:59 pm | US State Department

The United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. A free press is essential to an empowered citizenry, government accountability and responsible economic development. Wherever independent media are under threat, ... More >>

Conference of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty

Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 3:58 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY CLINTON: I want to thank the Secretary General, Director General Amano, Ambassador Cabactulan, for their outstanding leadership in pulling together this Review Conference and addressing the challenges of nuclear proliferation. More >>

Press Availability at the United Nations

Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 3:57 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Thank you for coming. I just finished speaking to the 2010 NPT Review Conference. This is the eighth time that parties to the treaty have come together like this over the last 40 years since the NPT came into force. ... More >>

Interview With David Gregory of NBC

Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 12:08 am | US State Department

QUESTION: Thanks very much. There’s a lot of important issues to talk about with certainly in the headlines this weekend is this oil spill off the coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. And it becomes a bigger issue, and even a national security issue, ... More >>

Clinton With European Parliament President

Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 5:21 pm | US State Department

This partnership is essential to solving a wide range of shared challenges from energy security and climate change to terrorism and global governance. The volcanic ash that disrupted travel last week was a reminder of just how interconnected we are. More >>

Announcing Partners for A New Beginning

Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 5:14 pm | US State Department

Nearly one year ago at Cairo University, President Obama called for a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world—a new beginning based on mutual interests and mutual respect, shared values, and shared responsibility. More >>

Election Transparency in Iraq

Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 4:11 pm | US State Department

On March 7, I congratulated the people of Iraq on their national elections, which were a clear demonstration of their commitment to democracy and a future without fear and intimidation. More >>

Tanzania Union Day

Monday, 26 April 2010, 4:44 pm | US State Department

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of the United Republic of Tanzania as you celebrate the forty-sixth anniversary of the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar on April 26. This is an opportunity to celebrate ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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