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CHINA: 60th Anniversary Observance
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 4:29 pm | US State Department
Answer: U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman will represent the U.S. at China’s October 1 national day celebration to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. More >>
Swearing-In Ceremony for Farah Pandith
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 4:28 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you, Capricia, and good morning, everyone. Welcome to the State Department. I know there are some who have been here many times before, but for some of you, it is your first visit. And we’re delighted to hold this very ... More >>
Iraq: Report From the Field
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 4:28 pm | US State Department
Chairman Kerry, Senator Lugar, members of the committee, thank you very much for the opportunity to speak today about our opportunity in Iraq as we transition from a military- to civilian-led mission, and about our efforts to develop a strong, long-term ... More >>
Remarks at the German Marshall Fund
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 4:27 pm | US State Department
Well, thank you, Karen. It’s always good to be back at GMF. I’ve spent many happy hours here, and somewhat more leisurely in the past than now, but it is good to be here and to see so many good friends in the audience as well. More >>
National Day of Service and Remembrance
Monday, 14 September 2009, 11:45 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you and it is such a great honor to be here with all of you. Thank you, Nicole, and thanks to everyone who has been part of this extraordinary National Day of Service and Remembrance. I am so grateful to be back home on September ... More >>
Morning Walkthrough in Seoul, South Korea
Monday, 7 September 2009, 4:06 pm | US State Department
AMBASSADOR BOSWORTH: Good morning It’s good to see you except that I can’t see you because of the lights, but if I could see you, it would be good. As you know we are in the middle of a swing through the region consulting with our partners on ... More >>
Brazilian Independence Day
Monday, 7 September 2009, 4:05 pm | US State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend warm wishes and congratulations to the people of Brazil as they celebrate 187 years of independence. We value the bonds of friendship and mutual respect between our two nations. More >>
State Department Officials on Honduras
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 1:12 pm | US State Department
OPERATOR: Welcome, and thank you all for standing by. At this time, all participants are on listen-only mode and for the question and answer session. At that time, you may press *1 to ask a question. I’d also like to inform parties that the call is ... More >>
On the Passing of Senator Kennedy
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 1:09 pm | US State Department
Today I join all Americans in mourning the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, one of our nation’s finest statesmen and a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Kennedy’s wife Vicki, his children, grandchildren, and all the ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - August 25
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 1:08 pm | US State Department
MR. KELLY: Well, welcome to the State Department. Let me just say a few words at the top about the latest announcement of the Afghan Independent Electoral Commission. You’ve all seen that there have been preliminary results released today by the ... More >>
Hillary Rodham Clinton: What I Saw in Goma
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 11:44 am | US State Department
The following is an Op-Ed authored by Secretary Clinton that appeared on People.com following the Secretary's trip to Africa. Read the article: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20299698,00.html More >>
20th Anniversary of the Baltic Way
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 11:43 am | US State Department
Today the people of the United States join with our friends in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to honor the 20th Anniversary of the Baltic Way protests against Soviet domination that inspired so many people around the world in 1989. On August 23, 1989, ... More >>
Uruguayan Independence Day
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 11:38 am | US State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, I would like to offer warm wishes and congratulations to the people of Uruguay as they celebrate 184 years of independence. On this historic occasion, we salute Uruguay’s rich culture and traditions, as ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - August 24
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 11:35 am | US State Department
MR. KELLY: Welcome to the State Department and welcome back to several colleagues I see out there who I haven’t seen for a while. I really – I don’t have anything at the top except to say that I want correct a sort of minor misimpression that I ... More >>
Afghanistan Elections
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 11:12 am | US State Department
In three days’ time, the Afghan people will go to the polls to elect a President and new Provincial Councils. This election day will not be without its challenges, but the Afghan people have seen unparalleled campaigning, debate and dialogue in ... More >>
H. Clinton's Remarks at Angolan National Assembly
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 4:13 pm | US State Department
I want to thank the chairperson and all of the members of parliament who have joined us this afternoon and provided both information and insight into the challenges facing Angola. And of course, I want to thank you for helping to build America. More >>
H. Clinton's Remarks at Embassy Meet and Greet
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 4:11 pm | US State Department
Thanks to all of you, and let me begin with an apology. I know that you have been here much longer than you should have been. But in some ways, it is our collective responsibility, since you have such a program planned, that we got behind and have ... More >>
Remarks at PEPFAR Event with SA Minister of Health
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 3:49 pm | US State Department
Thank you, Minister. Well, it is a great honor to be here at this clinic. This clinic represents a partnership and collaboration between the people and government of the United States and the people and government of South Africa. We are proud to support ... More >>
H. Clinton's Interview With Andrea Mitchell of NBC
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 3:46 pm | US State Department
Madame Secretary. You are here in Nairobi and we are talking about Pyongyang. And this is because of the dramatic rescue mission that your husband managed to complete successfully. I know you haven’t had time to talk to him about all of the details. ... More >>
Remarks Following Meeting with Former SA Pres.
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 3:45 pm | US State Department
And just around the corner there are 70,000 people gathered together for a very big sport match between South Africa and Australia More >>
