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US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - August 14, 2013
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 4:22 pm | US State Department
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. First, thank you all for your patience. I know it’s a particularly late day, but the Secretary obviously felt strongly about speaking to all of you today, and so we wanted to make sure we had the opportunity to do that. More >>
US & Jordan Sign Loan Guarantee Agreement
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 4:16 pm | US State Department
The United States today re-affirmed its strong commitment to the people of Jordan by signing a sovereign loan guarantee agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. More >>
Statement at the Open-Ended Working Group on Aging
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 4:10 pm | US State Department
U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Statement at the Open-Ended Working Group on Aging More >>
Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry on Egypt
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 11:13 am | US State Department
The United States strongly condemns today’s violence and bloodshed across Egypt. It’s a serious blow to reconciliation and the Egyptian’s people’s hopes for a transition towards democracy and inclusion. In the past week, at every occasion, ... More >>
U.S. Deplores Egyptian Violence and Return to Emergency Law
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 11:12 am | US State Department
In response to the events in Egypt, Secretary of State John Kerry says “violence is simply not a solution in Egypt or anywhere else” and urges all sides to cooperate peacefully toward a political solution. More >>
US Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Egypt
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 11:10 am | US State Department
The United States strongly condemns the use of violence against protesters in Egypt. We extend our condolences to the families of those who have been killed, and to the injured. We have repeatedly called on the Egyptian military and security forces to ... More >>
US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - August 13, 2013
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 5:12 pm | US State Department
New Settlement Activity / U.S. Position / Negotiated Final Status Agreement / Engaged with both Sides / Ambassador Indyk / Secretary Kerry's Involvement More >>
John Kerry: Remarks With Brazilian Foreign Minister
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 5:00 pm | US State Department
FOREIGN MINISTER PATRIOTA: (Via interpreter) I was mentioning that he has a good knowledge of Portuguese in function of Mrs. Teresa Kerry. She’s also Portuguese. More >>
Remarks With Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:52 pm | US State Department
MODERATOR: (Via Interpreter) Good afternoon. The meeting between Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia, and the Secretary of State, John Kerry, and Maria Angela Holguin, Minister of Foreign Affairs has just concluded. More >>
US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - August 12, 2013
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:46 pm | US State Department
Security of HST Building during Keystone XL Pipeline Protest / Release of Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) after Public Comments are Incorporated More >>
U.S. Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Iraq
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:39 pm | US State Department
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the cowardly attacks today in Baghdad. These attacks were aimed at families celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The terrorists who committed ... More >>
Briefing on U.S.-Russia 2+2 Meeting Via Teleconference
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:37 pm | US State Department
MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us. This call, as was stated, is to provide an overview of our meeting – our 2+2 meetings today with Russia. We have a couple of senior Administration officials who are joining us and ... More >>
Remarks at the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:32 pm | US State Department
O-M-G. Right back at you. You actually have no idea what it’s like to be up here looking out at you. I had a hunch—because I know Ben, and Jed, and Jason, and I know Invisible Children—I had a hunch that this would be inspiring, but this is ... More >>
Violent Incidents in Weliweriya, Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:24 pm | US State Department
The United States is concerned by recent violent incidents, including shootings of unarmed protesters, in Weliweriya, Sri Lanka. We offer our condolences to the families of the deceased and injured, continue to urge all sides to exercise restraint, and ... More >>
Remarks Before the Russia 2+2 Meeting
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:09 pm | US State Department
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu More >>
Video Message: The Disabilities Treaty: It's Time For Action
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:06 pm | US State Department
Hi, everyone. I wanted to take a moment to talk to you about a treaty that will advance the rights of Americans with disabilities when they leave our shores and travel overseas. It's called the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and its purpose ... More >>
State Department Concludes Settlement of Export Violations
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:33 pm | US State Department
The State Department concluded an administrative settlement with Aeroflex Incorporated ("Aeroflex") of Plainview, NY, to resolve alleged violations of the Arms Export Controls Act ("AECA")(22 U.S.C. § 2778) and the International Traffic ... More >>
The Disabilities Treaty: Opening the World
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:28 pm | US State Department
In four simple words, the treaty says to other countries that don’t respect the rights of disabled people: Be more like us. - Secretary of State John Kerry, USA Today, July 22, 2013 More >>
No Country, No Rights: Gender Discrimination & Statelessness
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:21 pm | US State Department
Thank you for inviting me to join this distinguished panel and thanks to the Women’s Refugee Commission and Equality Now for focusing attention on this serious issue of discrimination against women in nationality laws. The United States Government ... More >>
Arrest of Wildlife Trafficker
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:20 pm | US State Department
We commend the Togolese authorities on their recent efforts to halt the illegal trade of ivory in West Africa by arresting a notorious wildlife trafficker on August 6. This arrest represents an important step in protecting valuable African wildlife ... More >>
