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U.S. Moves Against Philippines-Based Terror Group
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 7:23 am | US State Department
The RSM, a Philippines-based extremist group, was established by Ahmad Santos in January 2002. Santos, has been involved in the planning of bombings against Philippine and non-Philippine civilians and the stockpiling of weapons to conduct those operations. More >>
Sec Rice w/ President Mahmoud Abbas, 15 June 2008
Monday, 16 June 2008, 11:36 am | US State Department
"The tasks are difficult. It is always a complicated time in the Middle East. If we waited for an uncomplicated time in the Middle East, we never have moved forward. And so we are determined to do the work before us," -- Sec. Rice. More >>
Sec Rice Roundtable w/ Traveling Press 15 Jun 2008
Monday, 16 June 2008, 11:33 am | US State Department
"It's not as if the Palestinians have been just perfect in carrying out their Roadmap obligations either. So when I sit with the Defense Minister and PM tomorrow, I have my lists from both sides. And General Fraser is scrupulously fair," -- Sec Rice. More >>
Sec. Rice Remarks Israeli FM Tzipi Livni, 15 June
Monday, 16 June 2008, 6:34 am | US State Department
"It is an important time for the peace process, and I agree with you; the situation in the Middle East is always complicated, and so we mustn't let that deter us from seeking the solution to the conflict that you have been working toward." More >>
Republic of Kosovo: Constitution Enters into Force
Monday, 16 June 2008, 6:26 am | US State Department
The United States congratulates the people of the Republic of Kosovo on the entry into force of their new constitution today. This constitution enshrines the aspiration and determination of Kosovo's citizens to create a democratic, multi-ethnic state. More >>
Joint U.S.-France Statement On Lebanon
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 8:03 pm | US State Department
"We affirm the strong, continued American-French partnership for a peaceful, sovereign, independent, united and democratic Lebanon. We welcome the election of President Michel Sleiman and the nomination of Fouad Siniora as Prime Minister." More >>
Condoleezza Rice Remarks To The Traveling Press
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 8:00 pm | US State Department
"The Palestinian Authority is the legitimate authority for the people of Gaza as well. They spend 58 percent of their budget on the people of Gaza, so it’s not as if the Palestinian Authority is not involved concerning affairs in Gaza." More >>
Meeting The Challenges Of The Global Food Crisis
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 9:08 am | US State Department
"The challenge we face is ensuring adequate, affordable food for the hungry is as complex as any policy problem on the global agenda. It is a conundrum with humanitarian, economic, political, and ecological aspects. It affects the lives of the most vulnerable." More >>
World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 8:58 am | US State Department
Global prices for cereals and oils roughly doubled from 2005 to 2007, with continuing increases--54%--in 2008, spawning riots and protests in numerous countries over the last six months. Lives have been lost. Governments have struggled to preserve order. More >>
U.S. & Russia Agreement On Uses of Nuclear Energy
Friday, 13 June 2008, 1:26 pm | US State Department
"The Agreement would facilitate greater U.S.-Russia cooperation in developing technologies that are important to advancing our nuclear nonproliferation objectives under the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership, where we are seeking to cooperate with other nations." More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 12, 2008
Friday, 13 June 2008, 1:24 pm | US State Department
Zimbabwe: USAID Food Aid Truck Hijacked by Government Officials / Zimbabwe Government is Using Food as a Weapon / Ambassador McGee to Speak with Journalists / Government Efforts to Maintain Power / Arrest of MDC Official Tendai Biti. More >>
Summary: Intl Conference In Support Of Afghanistan
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:16 am | US State Department
U.S. assistance supports priority needs identified in the Afghanistan Compact and the new, five-year Afghanistan National Development Strategy. We plan to expand our rural development and local governance efforts and to continue our focus on roads. More >>
Overview: Compact of Free Association, US & Palau
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:09 am | US State Department
"The U.S. and Palau enjoy an extremely close and cooperative bilateral relationship, rooted in shared historical experiences and our work together across many different areas. We are strong and active partners in multilateral organizations." More >>
The Compact of Free Association, U.S. & Micronesia
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:08 am | US State Department
The United States and FSM enjoy an extremely close bilateral relationship, rooted in shared historical experiences and our work together across many different areas of common interest, including health, education, maritime cooperation, and defense. More >>
Media Roundtable, Tokyo, Japan w/ William J. Burns
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:07 am | US State Department
"Decisions or actions with regard to the U.S. terrorism list are going to be shaped by compliance with U.S. legislation and U.S. law, and second by progress toward denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula." - William J. Burns, Under Secretary for Political Affairs. More >>
Sec. Rice Remarks, Afghanistan Donors' Conference
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:03 am | US State Department
Today marks a time to reaffirm our steadfast commitment to the people of Afghanistan. The U.S. of America will be committed to Afghanistan for as long as it takes and well beyond for the development of a prosperous, democratic, and free Afghanistan. More >>
Negroponte At Democracy & Governance Conference
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:00 am | US State Department
"The challenges we face are complex, but we now have nearly 25 years of experience in developing the skills and practices to support free and fair elections, political party development, rule of law reform, anti- corruption campaigns, a free media." More >>
U.S. Statement On World Day Against Child Labor
Friday, 13 June 2008, 8:58 am | US State Department
The ILO estimates that some 165 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are involved in child labor, often in hazardous and exploitative conditions. The US recognizes that eliminating exploitative child labor requires a multi-faceted approach. More >>
Death Of Vo Van Kiet, U.S. Extends Its Condolences
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 10:50 pm | US State Department
Vo Van Kiet’s leadership as PM of Vietnam from 1991 to 1997 resulted in reforms that improved the lives of tens of millions of Vietnamese. His efforts helped pave the way for the normalization of relations between the U.S. and Vietnam in 1995. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 11, 2008
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 9:54 am | US State Department
On the Pakistan Border Incident: "This is a regrettable incident. We're sad to see loss of life among the Pakistani military, who are partners in fighting terror. This is a reminder that better cross-border communications between forces is vital." More >>
