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Briefing on U.S.-Japan Relations
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 2:16 pm | US State Department
Today, we’re marking the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan security alliance, security partnership. It’s no exaggeration to say that it has been the cornerstone and the foundation of everything that we’ve managed to accomplish over the course ... More >>
U.S., International Community Conquering Problems
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 2:13 pm | US State Department
Washington - Tons of food, water and medical supplies are reaching the survivors of last week's earthquake in Haiti and U.S. military personnel are on the ground to speed the distribution of aid and maintain security. More >>
Clinton: U.S.-Japan Treaty Of Mutual Cooperation
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 10:36 am | US State Department
The U.S.-Japan security arrangements underpin cooperation on a wide range of global and regional issues as well as foster prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. The Ministers are committed to building on these arrangements and expanding into new ... More >>
Designations of Al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 10:06 am | US State Department
The Secretary of State has designated al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (INA). More >>
Secretary's Remarks: Interview With NBC
Tuesday, 19 January 2010, 1:16 pm | US State Department
We went into great detail about what Haiti needed, what the government needed and how we could better coordinate. I was able to convey both our willingness to assist, but our need to have that coordination so we are going to be working very hard. More >>
Clinton Briefing on the Situation in Haiti
Monday, 18 January 2010, 10:50 am | US State Department
Through a State Department partnership with the Red Cross and mGive, we’ve raised more than $10 million from more than 1 million donors through our SMS Haiti relief campaign. It has become the single largest mobile donation campaign ever. More >>
Clinton: Interview With Sanjay Gupta of CNN
Monday, 18 January 2010, 10:44 am | US State Department
It’s just tragic. I mean, the fact that the Haitians can’t seem to get a break. Last year, hurricanes; this year, earthquake. It is something that you just find hard to fathom. But at the same time, these are resilient, strong people, and they ... More >>
Clinton: ABC's Good Morning America Interview
Friday, 15 January 2010, 11:48 am | US State Department
I spoke with the Haitian Ambassador to the United States this morning. He thinks that there are about 100,000 casualties, other estimates as high as 500,000. What’s your best estimate right now? More >>
Clinton: CBS' Early Show Interview
Friday, 15 January 2010, 11:44 am | US State Department
We have heard all morning long from people in Haiti who just want help, and they’re frustrated that it has been slow in arriving. We’ve also heard about the many U.S. resources that have been deployed to Haiti. More >>
Clinton: NBC's Today Show Interview
Friday, 15 January 2010, 11:42 am | US State Department
You called the devastation in Haiti biblical, and certainly the pictures that we’re seeing from there bear that out. This morning, what reports, if any, are you getting about the loss of life there and the extent of the damage? More >>
Tajikistan Police Academy Receives U.S Support
Friday, 15 January 2010, 11:20 am | US State Department
Ambassador to Tajikistan Kenneth E. Gross Jr. cut the ribbon at a ceremony to re-open renovated classrooms at the Tajikistan Ministry of Interior’s Police Training Academy. This $400,000 project included a complete overhaul of several Soviet-era classrooms ... More >>
Counterterrorism: Obama Administration's Policy
Friday, 15 January 2010, 11:16 am | US State Department
One of the critical tests of an administration’s counterterrorism policies is to see how they emerge from contact with a genuine terrorist event. The attempted Christmas Day bombing nearly cost several hundred people their lives on Northwest Flight 253. More >>
Clinton: MSNBC's Morning Joe Interview
Friday, 15 January 2010, 11:07 am | US State Department
Secretary Clinton, thank you so much for being with us. Obviously, you cancelled the trip to Asia to take care of this crisis. Tell us what you’re doing right now and what the United States Government is doing right now to alleviate the misery ... More >>
Press Availability on the Situation in Haiti
Thursday, 14 January 2010, 3:46 pm | US State Department
As I said earlier this morning, I’ve been staying in close touch with our team back in Washington to monitor developments in the wake of this catastrophic earthquake. And we’ve received a lot of additional information. More >>
Remarks To The Press On The Earthquake In Haiti
Thursday, 14 January 2010, 12:56 pm | US State Department
MR. CROWLEY: We plan to do this several times during the course of the day. We had a conference call this morning with our ambassador, Kenneth Merten, who is our ambassador there, and supported by the DCM. More >>
US: Briefing On The Situation In Haiti
Thursday, 14 January 2010, 12:45 pm | US State Department
MR. CROWLEY: Good morning and welcome to the Department of State. As the President said earlier, we are committed to helping the people of Haiti, as well as looking after the welfare of the roughly 40,000 Americans who live and work in Haiti. More >>
Israeli Security Barrier Q & A
Thursday, 14 January 2010, 12:41 pm | US State Department
Question: What is the United States’ reaction to Israel’s recent announcement that it is building a security barrier along its border with Egypt? More >>
Remarks on Regional Architecture in Asia
Thursday, 14 January 2010, 11:51 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much. And thank you, Charles, for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be here at the East-West Center in a new year that marks your 50th anniversary on this beautiful campus in this most extraordinary place. More >>
US Statement on Google Operations in China
Thursday, 14 January 2010, 11:46 am | US State Department
We have been briefed by Google on these allegations, which raise very serious concerns and questions. We look to the Chinese government for an explanation. More >>
