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East Asia and the Pacific: Daily Press Briefing
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 2:18 pm | US State Department
MR. KELLY: Welcome. As you know, the Secretary has a joint press availability in a little less than an hour with the Egyptian Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit. She also – I think as you saw on her schedule, she has a working dinner with Mahmoud Abbas, ... More >>
Near East: Daily Press Briefing
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 1:42 pm | US State Department
MR. KELLY: Good afternoon, guys. Why don’t I bring you up to date very quickly on where we are on North Korea in terms of the Secretary’s schedule. She just got back from New York, and soon after arriving here spoke with Foreign Minister Lavrov, ... More >>
Mongolia: Presidential Election
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 12:34 pm | US State Department
We wish to congratulate the people of Mongolia on their recent presidential election. In a free and peaceful democratic election on Sunday, May 24, Mongolian voters elected Democratic Party candidate Tshahiagiin Elbegdorj. More >>
Open Skies Treaty
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 12:13 pm | US State Department
The Treaty on Open Skies entered into force on January 1, 2002, and currently has 34 States Parties. The Treaty establishes a regime of unarmed aerial observation flights over the entire territory of its participants. The Treaty is designed to ... More >>
Remarks At Barnard College Commencement Ceremony
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 12:12 pm | US State Department
Thank you so much. I am thrilled to be here and to participate in this important commencement of this great university – this great college, because I, too, am a graduate of a women’s college – (applause) – and I think it’s the best ... More >>
East Asia and the Pacific: Daily Press Briefing
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 12:11 pm | US State Department
MR. KELLY: Well, sorry for the delay. Good afternoon. Hope you all had a good weekend. Just to remind you that in little over an hour the Secretary is up at one of my alma maters – I do have several. She will be addressing the Barnard commencement at ... More >>
Remarks on the H1N1 Flu
Friday, 1 May 2009, 5:26 pm | US State Department
Before turning to the topic of today’s hearing, let me just give you a brief update on how the State Department is supporting the federal government’s response to the H1N1 flu virus. More >>
Remarks With Omani Foreign Minister
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 6:44 pm | US State Department
It is a treat for me to see the minister again. We met in Sharm el-Sheikh during the donors’ conference on Gaza. And I’m very pleased that he could be here for a bilateral visit. There are a number of important issues that we discussed. And ... More >>
US Remarks with Cyprus Foreign Minister
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 3:06 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I am very happy to welcome the minister here today. He and I had a chance to meet during the EU-U.S. summit in Prague. And we obviously have a lot to discuss and a number of matters of interest, but we’re pleased to ... More >>
US Remarks With Dutch Foreign Minister
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 3:04 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning, everyone. I cannot tell you how happy I am to welcome a colleague and a new friend to the State Department. It is always wonderful working with our Dutch allies on a range of issues. And as many of you know, the foreign ... More >>
US State Department: Daily Press Briefing
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 3:02 pm | US State Department
MR. WOOD: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the briefing. Happy Monday. I’m going to start off with a brief statement and this is on new media technology. More >>
Africa Daily Press Briefing
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:19 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: Robert, the President right now is in Baghdad meeting with American troops. And also you have two Gulf states here today for talks with the Secretary. Also down in the eastern coast of Africa, there have been more ship hijackings into Somalia ... More >>
Upcoming Summit of the Americas
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:18 pm | US State Department
MR. AKER: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s our great pleasure and privilege today to be able to introduce Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow, who is the Special Advisor to President Obama for the Summit of the Americas, which will take place later this ... More >>
Remarks With United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:16 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. I’m delighted to welcome His Excellency here today. The United Arab Emirates is a country with whom we have a very close and constructive relationship that encompasses a broad array of important issues. I’m looking forward ... More >>
US Daily Press Briefing
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:15 pm | US State Department
MR. WOOD: Well, consultations are continuing in New York. As I think I mentioned to you yesterday – and if I didn’t, I apologize – the Secretary spoke with Foreign Minister Lavrov and Foreign Minister Yang. And we again are going to be working ... More >>
Remarks With Argentine Foreign Minister
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:14 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, it’s wonderful to have the foreign minister from Argentina here today. I was telling him that this is the third time we’ve gotten together in More >>
15th Commemoration of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:13 pm | US State Department
We pause today to remember and pay our respects to the more than 800,000 victims who died in the 100 days of carnage in 1994. On this solemn occasion, we recall this event as one of the most tragic chapters in recent history. More >>
US Remarks With New Zealand Foreign Minister
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:07 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good morning, and welcome to the Treaty Room. It’s a great pleasure for us to have this opportunity to meet with Foreign Minister McCully and his delegation. The United States and New Zealand have a long history of partnership, ... More >>
South and Central Asia: Daily Press Briefing
Friday, 27 March 2009, 12:31 pm | US State Department
MR. DUGUID: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. As you know, Secretary Clinton is in Mexico today. She’s currently in Mexico City. She’s having meetings with Foreign Minister Espinosa and President Calderon, and she will have a couple of public events ... More >>
Near East: Recent Developments in Lebanon
Friday, 27 March 2009, 12:30 pm | US State Department
Thank you, Mister Chairman and other distinguished Members of the Committee for inviting me here today and providing the opportunity to discuss recent developments in Lebanon. More >>
