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U.S. Statement Against Violence In Sucre, Bolivia
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 3:50 pm | US State Department
We deplore the violence in Sucre, Bolivia that claimed at least three lives during the weekend of November 23, stemming from Constituent Assembly deliberations on Bolivia's proposed new constitution. Democratic governments have the responsibility to protect ... More >>
Fact Sheet: U.S. Global Climate Change Policy
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 3:48 pm | US State Department
Climate change is a serious challenge, the scale and scope of which will require a global response. The United States is committed to doing its part, working at home and abroad on a range of initiatives to strengthen energy security and effectively ... More >>
Sec. Rice Remarks At Annapolis Conference Dinner
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 3:45 pm | US State Department
Welcome to the State Department. Welcome to the dinner prior to the start tomorrow of the Annapolis conference for Middle East peace. I would especially like to welcome President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, Prime Minister Olmert of the state ... More >>
Quartet Statement Following November 26 Meeting
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 3:42 pm | US State Department
The Quartet Principals met today in Washington to discuss the situation in the Middle East ahead of the upcoming Annapolis Conference. They were joined by Quartet Representative Tony Blair. More >>
Wilkins & McCormack On U.S. - Canada Relations
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 3:39 pm | US State Department
Canada is vast and beautiful, but the one thing that's overwhelming is the Canadian people have received me with such great friendship and warmth wherever I go. Whether it be the Atlantic provinces or whether it's up north in one of the territories, ... More >>
Bush At Secretary Of State's Dinner, Annapolis
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 3:36 pm | US State Department
Achieving this goal requires difficult compromises -- and the Israelis and Palestinians have elected leaders committed to making them. Achieving this goal requires neighbors committed to peace between Israel and a new Palestinian state -- and I'm encouraged ... More >>
Annapolis Conference Schedule For November 27
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 3:34 pm | US State Department
Remarks by President George W. Bush Remarks by Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas Remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert * Working Lunch / Smoke Hall More >>
Media Note: Annapolis Conference Participants
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 3:16 pm | US State Department
The following is a list of the heads of delegation as provided to us by the countries and organizations participating in the Annapolis Conference: Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert / Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas / US President George ... More >>
U.S.-Iraq Declaration Of Principles For Friendship
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 9:20 am | US State Department
The U.S. and Iraqi "Declaration of Principles" is a shared statement of intent that establishes common principles to frame our future relationship. This moves us closer to normalized, bilateral relations between our two countries. More >>
U.S. Concern About Handling Of Protests In Russia
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 8:51 am | US State Department
We are particularly concerned by the arrests and detentions of leaders of the opposition, including Garry Kasparov, and call for them to be given proper access to legal counsel and fair treatment in processing. More >>
State Dept: Announcement Of Annapolis Conference
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 3:43 pm | US State Department
The Annapolis Conference will signal broad international support for the Israeli and Palestinian leaders' courageous efforts, and will be a launching point for negotiations leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state. More >>
State: Special Briefing on Annapolis Conference
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 3:41 pm | US State Department
The U.S. will host Israeli PM Olmert, Palestinian Authority President Abbas, members of the Arab League Follow-on Committee, permanent members of the UN Security Council, members of the G-8 & other key actors, for a conference in Annapolis, Maryland. More >>
Rice Interview Roundtable With Radio, TV & Wires
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 3:38 pm | US State Department
The obligations of the roadmap are going to have to be fulfilled before you can implement an agreement. I think if you just read the obligations of the roadmap, you would see that it wouldn't be possible to establish a state unless you had actually implemented ... More >>
State Dept: Jordanian Parliamentary Elections
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 3:36 pm | US State Department
The United States congratulates the Government and citizens of Jordan on the parliamentary elections held November 20. Reports indicate a smooth process that included independent national observers, a high percentage of women candidates and female voter turnout, ... More >>
Bush Signs Intercountry Adoption Ratification
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 3:34 pm | US State Department
On November 16, President Bush signed the United States' Instrument of Ratification for the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, authorizing the Department of State to deposit it with designated authorities in the Netherlands. More >>
State Dept: Somalia Humanitarian Crisis
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 3:33 pm | US State Department
All Somali parties must commit to a non-violent political process within the context of this comprehensive approach to establish lasting peace and stability in Somalia. More >>
US & China: Opportunities For Global Leadership
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 3:31 pm | US State Department
The U.S.- China economic relationship is critical to the continued wellbeing of the global economy. The United States is the largest economy in the world, while China is one of the fastest growing. Both economies are incredibly dynamic. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 20 Nov 2007
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 3:20 pm | US State Department
Israel & Palestinians: Annapolis Conference / Iran/Iraq: Crocker & Counterparts / Iraq: MNFI & DoD Handling AP Photographer / Kosovo: Independence / Saudi Arabia: Change Will Take Time / France: Strikes / Eritrea, Ethiopia: Willingness & Reticence. More >>
U.S. Leads Efforts On Global Shark Conservation
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 10:16 am | US State Department
At the urging of the Department of State-led U.S. delegation to the United Nations, member states last week agreed to strengthen protections for vulnerable and endangered shark populations around the world. More >>
A Conversation With America's Snr Career Diplomats
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 10:15 am | US State Department
I'm the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and I'm surrounded by Under Secretaries of State for Political Affairs. It's a great pleasure for me and a great honor to welcome back five of my predecessors. More >>
