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Russia’s Aggression Against Georgia
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 7:58 pm | US State Department
Mr. Chairman, Senator Lugar, Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Georgia crisis and its implications, particularly for our relationship with Russia. More >>
Attack on Embassy Sana’a
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 7:57 pm | US State Department
The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen. This attack underscores the malicious disregard for human life shown by the terrorists perpetrating this attack. No political cause justifies the ... More >>
American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 7:54 pm | US State Department
Thank you, Steve. I'm thrilled to be back in Hong Kong, where I began my Foreign Service career more than 47 years ago. This city is a symbol of Asia's dynamism and potential, and I want to congratulate Hong Kong for successfully hosting the 2008 ... More >>
Deputy Secretary Negroponte in Phnom Penh
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 7:52 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: When you talk about the 1.8 million in funding to the KRT, will it be contributed directly to the UN side or the Cambodian side – this is the first question. Secondly during you talk with the Prime Minister Hun Sen, did he ask for UN intervention on ... More >>
Statement; Deputy Secretary Negroponte in Cambodia
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 7:50 pm | US State Department
It is a pleasure to be in Cambodia and to see the progress that has been made over the past several years. I have had a number of productive meetings, including with Prime Minister Hun Sen and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong. We discussed the many positive ... More >>
On Democracy and Human Rights in Belarus
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 7:49 pm | US State Department
Statement of David J. Kramer, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor “On Democracy and Human Rights in Belarus” Before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe September 16, 2008 Mr. Chairman and distinguished ... More >>
Defeating al-Qaeda's Air Force
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:55 pm | US State Department
Donald Camp, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Statement Before the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South Asia More >>
U.S. Daily Press Briefing
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 9:54 pm | US State Department
Agreement / Reflection of Zimbabwean Politics / Expect That the Agreement be Faithfully Implemented / We are Supportive of It / Wait to See How This Plays Out More >>
Terrorist Bombings in New Delhi, India
Tuesday, 16 September 2008, 6:57 pm | US State Department
The United States condemns the terrorist attacks targeting the citizens of New Delhi on September 13. There is no justification for the murder of innocent civilians. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with the families of those killed and injured ... More >>
US: Remarks with Ghanaian President
Tuesday, 16 September 2008, 6:55 pm | US State Department
Well, I’m absolutely delighted and honored to welcome all of you to the Department of State in order to honor and celebrate the great friendship of the people of Ghana and the people of the United States of America. And we do so with our great friend, ... More >>
New Media vs. New Censorship: The Assault
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 11:54 pm | US State Department
Thank you, Steve, for that kind introduction and thanks to the other governors and distinguished guests both here and with us on line for participating. It is a pleasure to be here. I have long held high regard for the critically important roles the Board ... More >>
Remarks at Memorial Service for Bronislaw Geremek
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 11:50 pm | US State Department
Thank you, Carl, for organizing today’s memorial service for a great man and a good friend to us all, Bronislaw Geremek. It is clear by looking at those who join us today to remember him that his legacy, like his friendship, transcended borders. ... More >>
Federal Jury Convicts Louisiana Stockbroker
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 11:48 pm | US State Department
A federal jury returned a guilty verdict against a Shreveport stockbroker for sending threatening communications over the internet to an official of the Canadian government, United States Attorney Donald W. Washington announced today. LLOYD DEWITT TILLER, ... More >>
Expulsion of U.S. Ambassadors to Venezuela
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 11:47 pm | US State Department
We regret the actions of both President Hugo Chavez and President Evo Morales to expel our ambassadors in Venezuela and Bolivia. This reflects the weakness and desperation of these leaders as they face serious internal challenges and an inability to communicate ... More >>
Deputy Secretary Negroponte in Hanoi, Vietnam
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 11:42 pm | US State Department
I want to thank you for joining me today as part of my trip visiting both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Reflective of the close partnership between the United States and Vietnam I have a full schedule of meetings covering a broad range of issues. More >>
PRM-funded Humanitarian Assistance Projects
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 11:40 pm | US State Department
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) together with InterAction, the largest coalition of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focused on the world’s poor and most vulnerable people, will ... More >>
US Surpasses Goal; Admitting 12,000 Iraqi Refugees
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 11:37 pm | US State Department
The United States has surpassed its goal of resettling 12,000 of the most vulnerable Iraqi refugees in this fiscal year. As of today, 12,118 Iraqis have been admitted to the United States as refugees. More >>
U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 11:34 pm | US State Department
President Bush and Indian Prime Minister Singh announced the U.S-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative in their Joint Statement on July 18, 2005. This Initiative simultaneously provides a process for developing civil nuclear cooperation to help ... More >>
Developments in the Iraqi Refugee Programs
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 11:32 pm | US State Department
MR. WOOD: Thanks, everyone. Welcome. We have for you today the Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees, Ambassador James Foley; and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security for Iraqi Refugees, Lori Scialabba. Ambassador Foley will give ... More >>
Recent Russian Actions in Georgia
Saturday, 13 September 2008, 1:39 am | US State Department
We are extremely concerned about recent statements from the Russian government indicating that Russian forces will remain permanently in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The ceasefire agreement signed by Presidents Medvedev and Saakashvili obliges Russian troops to ... More >>
