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Clinton Speaks in Morocco at Forum for the Future
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 9:59 am | US State Department
So it is a pleasure to join you for this discussion, and I especially recognize the significance of having governor – government ministers and civil society leaders talking together about these issues of common concern. That may be too rare at sight, ... More >>
Sec. Clinton: Initiatives to Build Grassroots Orgs
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 9:49 am | US State Department
In her remarks today to the Forum for the Future, Secretary Clinton announced Civil Society 2.0, which will help grassroots organizations around the world use digital technology to tell their stories, build their memberships and support bases, and ... More >>
Sec. Clinton's Remarks with Moroccan Foreign Min.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 9:35 am | US State Department
FOREIGN MINISTER FASSI-FIRHI: (Via interpreter) In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, first of all, I wish to apologize in my name and on behalf of my colleague, the Honorable Secretary of State, for this delay over which we had no control, considering ... More >>
Sec. Clinton Remarks on Dominaca Independence Day
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 1:47 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Dominica as they celebrate 31 years as an independent nation on November 3. The bonds of friendship that unite our two countries are based on a shared commitment ... More >>
Sec. Clinton Remarks on Middle East Relations
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 1:38 pm | US State Department
Secretary Clinton delivered the following remarks Monday morning at a camera spray upon meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Fassi-Fihri in Marrakech, Morocco: For 40 years, successive American administrations of both parties have opposed Israel’s ... More >>
Sec. Clinton on Antigua, Barbuda Independence Day
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 1:35 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Antigua and Barbuda on their celebration of 28 years as an independent nation on November 1. Our two nations are bound together by strong economic, cultural, ... More >>
Turkish Prime Minister to Visit WHite House
Monday, 2 November 2009, 12:25 pm | US State Department
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to the White House on Monday, December 7. Turkey and the United States enjoy a strategic partnership and historic friendship. Turkey, a NATO ally, is an important partner ... More >>
Sec. Clinton Speaks with BBC's Kim Ghattas
Monday, 2 November 2009, 11:52 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, thank you very much for talking to the BBC here in Islamabad. It's been a busy few days for you. I'll go straight to the questions. I know you're short on time. I wanted to start by asking you, during ... More >>
Sec. Clinton's Remarks with Israeli Prime Minister
Monday, 2 November 2009, 11:12 am | US State Department
MODERATOR: Good evening, and we welcome Secretary of State Clinton. We shall start with a few words, and then we’ll take two questions from each side. Prime Minister, please. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: It’s my pleasure to welcome Secretary of State ... More >>
Sec. Clinton Remarks on the Afghan Election
Monday, 2 November 2009, 11:07 am | US State Department
I recognize the decision by Dr. Abdullah Abdullah not to participate in the second round of balloting in the Afghan presidential elections. He ran a dignified and constructive campaign that drew the support of Afghan people across the nation. We hope that he ... More >>
Sec. Clinton Speaks with NBC's Andrea Mitchell
Monday, 2 November 2009, 11:03 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Madame Secretary, thank you very much for doing this interview. You arrived in Pakistan trying to turn the page, and the same day you arrived, the horrific bombing in Peshawar, the worst in two years, how does that make you feel about the possibility ... More >>
Secretary Clinton Speaks with CNN's Jill Dougherty
Monday, 2 November 2009, 11:01 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Madame Secretary, thank you for talking with us. I know it’s a busy trip, and thanks. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you, Jill. QUESTION: I want to start with Iran. We’re at a very important moment, because they are reneging on that draft ... More >>
2009 H1N1 Virus: A Global Challenge
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 5:06 pm | US State Department
"We have established an influenza monitoring group... We are tracking how other governments are responding to the threat and what assistance we might offer. We are constantly reviewing and refining our advice to Americans traveling or living abroad." - Secretary ... More >>
Clinton Sends Officials to Honduras to End Crisis
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 4:44 pm | US State Department
Washington - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is sending three U.S. officials to Honduras for talks with ousted President Manuel Zelaya and the interim head of the de facto Honduran government, Roberto Micheletti, to reflect the urgency in finding ... More >>
Remarks on 2009 Report on Int'l Religious Freedom
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 3:57 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I feel honored to be here today to announce the publication of the State Department’s Department’s 2009 Report on International Religious Freedom . The right to profess, practice, and promote ... More >>
Clinton, Posner on Int'l Religious Freedom
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 2:07 pm | US State Department
ASSISTANT SECRETARY POSNER: Thank you, Madame Secretary, for your remarks and for your leadership on this issue of religious freedom. I have recently been confirmed as the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. In this ... More >>
Pathways to Prosperity Women Entrepreneurs
Friday, 23 October 2009, 10:46 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: (In progress.) – this conference for women entrepreneurs, to bring you all together and not only to have you meet one another, but also to meet people here in the State Department, because we want to promote more social inclusion, ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - October 22
Friday, 23 October 2009, 10:44 am | US State Department
MR. KELLY: Well, good afternoon. Welcome to the briefing room. First of all, I want to just introduce – actually, I don’t have to introduce him because you probably all know him – but Mark Toner is the new director of our press office. We welcome ... More >>
US Daily Press Briefing - October 21
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 11:31 am | US State Department
MR. KELLY: Okay. Good afternoon. Just a few comments at the top about the Secretary’s schedule. You saw that we put out a notice about travel to Marrakesh, Morocco from November 2nd to 3rd. She’s going to participate in the 6th Forum for the Future. ... More >>
Hillary Clinton's Remarks: Afghan Elections
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 10:30 am | US State Department
Afghanistan has been through a rough and contentious election. The bravery, patience, and resilience of the Afghan people has been on display since election day, when so many of them went to the polls in the face of threats and intimidation. And after ... More >>
