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Secretary Rice Reaffirms U.S. Commitment To Israel
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 11:07 am | US State Department
America’s commitment to Israel is unwavering. The U.S.-Israel alliance is indivisible and unbreakable. Our alliance will forever be rooted in a fellowship of families, of friends, and of faith … a shared culture of tolerance and a pioneer spirit. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 3, 2008
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 11:00 am | US State Department
Burma: United States Aid Efforts / United States Will Not Abandon People in Need / Assets Needed Elsewhere / Differences on Politics in Burma Well-Known / Decision-Making Process of Burmese Government a Contrast with Countries Affected by Tsunami. More >>
Negroponte At 38th General Assembly Of The OAS
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 8:03 am | US State Department
"The theme of our meeting, 'Youth and Democratic Values,' reminds us that thanks to the enormous sacrifices of past generations, today's youth have not known coups or military dictatorships. They have grown up under a democratic political process." More >>
Promoting Global Food Security: A US Commitment
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 12:41 am | US State Department
The United States is the world's largest food aid donor and has acted quickly to address the rise in global food prices. "We're sending a clear message to the world: that America will lead the fight against hunger for years to come." - George W. Bush. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 2, 2008
Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 1:33 pm | US State Department
Israel/Syria: Reports Of Request For U.S. Participation In Israel-Syria Negotiations / U.S. Would Consider Formal Request From Parties In Syria-Israel Negotiations / Negations Should Not Take Away From Israel-Palestinian Track. Misc: Adam Gadahn. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: May 29, 2008
Friday, 30 May 2008, 11:03 am | US State Department
North Korea: U.S. Expectations For Declaration / Anticipated Results Of Discussions In Beijing / Chris Hill Remarks In Beijing / Possible Congressional Delegation, Staff Delegation. Misc: U.S. Reaction To Dublin Conference On Cluster Munitions Ban. More >>
Rice Speaks With Michael Winiarski, Dagens Nyheter
Friday, 30 May 2008, 11:02 am | US State Department
"The U.S. isn't looking for permanent bases in Iraq. We're not looking for permanent bases anyplace in the world these days. But we are determined to help the Iraqis finish the job, and that's building a stable and decent society." -- Sec. Rice. More >>
Sec Rice Remarks With Swedish PM Fredrik Reinfeldt
Friday, 30 May 2008, 8:33 am | US State Department
"The Iraqis don’t need large sums of money. They do need large infusions of technical assistance, project support, helping to build adequate police forces, adequate justice system, helping to build the capacity to execute their large budgets." - Sec. Rice. More >>
Secretary Rice Remarks at Iraq Compact Conference
Friday, 30 May 2008, 7:45 am | US State Department
Iraq's international partners remain committed to sustaining their economic assistance. About $2.5 billion in new soft loans from Japan and the World Bank have been approved for much needed infrastructure, energy, and essential services. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: May 28, 2008
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 10:09 am | US State Department
Burma: Burmese Govt Decision to Extend House Arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi / Disaster Relief Assistance / 5 US Relief Flights Arrive Rangoon / Status of Access / Visas for Relief Workers. Misc: Book by Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan. More >>
US–China Forum on Sustainable Energy, Environment
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 1:19 pm | US State Department
Growth in energy demand is a natural consequence of economic growth, and China's economic growth over the past 30 years has brought prosperity to hundreds of millions of its citizens and new opportunities to countries around the world. More >>
Sec Rice Interview w/ Steve Hayes, Weekly Standard
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 10:13 am | US State Department
"Syria can't decide which camp it's going to be in ... one day they're going to be part of the solution and the next day they're going to be a part of the problem. I think, on balance, they're more part of the problem." -- Condoleezza Rice. More >>
Rights, Democracy, & U.S. Relationship with China
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 9:16 am | US State Department
At the center of U.S. efforts around the globe to advance respect for human rights and democracy is our conviction that every human being has intrinsic and equal value and that it is the birthright of every person to live in freedom. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: May 27, 2008
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 12:28 am | US State Department
China: Human Rights Dialogue / Reports By Human Rights Groups Of Harassment / Issues Related To Tibet / Dialogue With Dalai Lama / Mexico. Burma: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's Visit. Iran: IAEA Report / Iranians Uncooperative / Incentives. More >>
Condoleezza Rice With Randy Shandobil, KTVU-Fox
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 10:07 am | US State Department
"There was a significant malignancy in the Middle East that exploded on September 11th, and it's going to take some time to deal with the atmosphere of hopelessness, the conditions that would actually lead people to be so extreme." - Secretary Rice. More >>
Condoleezza Rice With Maria Bartiromo, CNBC TV
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 10:06 am | US State Department
"We have built an international coalition led by the US, the UK, Germany, France, Russia, and China, which is showing Iran that there is a course of cooperation. And if they are not willing to cooperate then there are consequences." - Secretary Rice. More >>
Condoleezza Rice With Hank Plante of KPIX-CBS TV
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 10:06 am | US State Department
"This has been a transformative time. If I look at where Iraq was in 2003, yes, it's a very difficult journey. But I'm really glad Saddam Hussein is gone. And I think the Iraqis are now starting to build a decent and more stable state." - Sec. Rice. More >>
Humanitarian Assistance Conference in Burma
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 7:59 am | US State Department
At a conference on humanitarian assistance co-sponsored by the UN and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Rangoon today, the United States reiterated its offer of disaster assistance experts and logistical resources. More >>
US Congratulates African Union On 45th Anniversary
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 7:58 am | US State Department
The United States congratulates the African Union (AU) on the 45th anniversary of its establishment. On May 25, 1963, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was established to act as a collective voice for the total liberation of Africa. More >>
Meeting in Kisangani with Rwandan Armed Factions
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 12:36 am | US State Department
The U.S. welcomes efforts by the Govt of the Democratic Republic of Congo to advance the momentum for peace generated by the Nairobi Communiqué and the Goma Agreement. A Congolese delegation is meeting with members of Rwandan illegal armed groups. More >>
