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Secretary Rice With Israeli FM Tzipi Livni
Friday, 19 October 2007, 10:54 am | US State Department
I do know that these are the most serious discussions that the parties have had about the core issues between them in quite a long time, and so I will continue to work with you and I'm sure I'll see much more of you, Tzipi. More >>
Nick Burns At Gala For Task Force On Palestine
Friday, 19 October 2007, 10:53 am | US State Department
We now have a Palestinian government that, I believe, is a real partner for peace and truly has the interests of the Palestinian people in mind. I visited Ramallah in August to meet with Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. He is an impressive man and very ... More >>
Ukraine's Democratic Development, By David Kramer
Friday, 19 October 2007, 10:52 am | US State Department
The United States wants to see Ukraine solidify its democratic gains, continue reform, and take its place as an integral part of a Europe whole, free, and at peace. More >>
Human Rights Defender Detained In Iran
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 11:49 am | US State Department
The Iranian regime's arrest of Emadeddin Baghi, head of the Organization for the Defense of Prisoners' Rights, demonstrates its disregard for Iranian citizens campaigning for their basic rights. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 17 Oct 2007
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 11:48 am | US State Department
Burma: U.S. wants to see pressure put on the Government to engage in a dialogue with their people. The international community views this as fundamental to international peace and security. Expect Additional actions in coming days and weeks. More >>
Debt Exchanged For Costa Rica Nature Agreement
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 11:46 am | US State Department
America and Costa Rica, the Central Bank of Costa Rica, Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy, concluded agreements reducing Costa Rica's debt payments to the United States by $26 million over the next 16 years. More >>
Int'l Exchange Programs: Fostering Understanding
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 9:25 am | US State Department
For more than 85 years, the Institute of International Education has developed global leaders, advanced academic freedom, and built understanding among diverse peoples and cultures through its education and exchange programs. More >>
Pandemic Flu Vs. Effective Global Preparedness
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 6:06 am | US State Department
We need to maintain our sense of urgency with respect to the pandemic threat if the momentum of preparedness and capacity-building is to be maintained. Capacity-building doesn't garner headlines. More >>
Empowering Women, Their Lives, Their World
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 6:01 am | US State Department
Karen Hughes Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Remarks at Women's Conference Sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch Salt Lake City, Utah October 12, 2007 More >>
Rape As An Instrument Of State Policy Condemned
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 6:00 am | US State Department
Governments have a responsibility to protect their citizens. Every member of the UN has accepted the obligation in the UN Charter to reaffirm the dignity and worth of every human person. Every member state of the UN has accepted the responsibility ... More >>
Sec. Rice with Palestinian Min. of Women's Affairs
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 5:59 am | US State Department
The Prince of Peace is still with us and still with me and with all of us, but that also these great monotheistic religions that have inhabited this land together have an opportunity to overcome differences, to put aside grievances, to make the power ... More >>
Nihal Saad Interviews Condoleezza Rice On Nile TV
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 10:31 pm | US State Department
"You have a democratically elected president in the Palestinian territories, President Abbas, who clearly believes that you renounce violence, you negotiate your way to statehood, that there can be two states living side by side". More >>
The Future Of Sudan, By Envoy Andrew S. Natsios
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 10:25 pm | US State Department
Rebels in Darfur are asking us why they should negotiate a peace agreement for Darfur if the North/South agreement is not being implemented properly. Our efforts on both fronts must go hand-in-hand. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 16 Oct 2007
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 10:23 pm | US State Department
Turkey: Unilateral Military Action Not Way to Deal with PKK / U.S. Officials Engage Turkish and Iraqi Govts / Dealing with PKK Terrorist Problem / Senate Resolution Concerns / Impact on U.S. - Turkey Bilateral Relationship. More >>
Burma: Policy Regarding European Sanctions
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 9:48 pm | US State Department
We welcome the EU decision October 15 to strengthen its sanctions against the Burmese regime, including a ban on investment, exports, and imports involving logs and timber and the mining of metals, minerals, and precious and semi-precious stones. More >>
Briefing On Anti-Corruption Efforts In Iraq
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 9:41 am | US State Department
Corruption in Iraq, public corruption, is a major issue. It is a very serious concern to us because of our concerns for the future of Iraq. It is a very serious concern to the people of Iraq, who are the first to suffer from it. More >>
Secretary Rice With Egyptian FM Aboul Gheit
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 9:39 am | US State Department
Egypt has had an important historic role in the peace process, but is also playing an active and constructive role here in the current circumstances and I thank you very much for that. More >>
Secretary Rice With PA President Mahmoud Abbas
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 9:38 am | US State Department
"In the name of God, the Compassionate and the Merciful, again, and over seven consecutive times I would like to welcome Dr. Rice, who visits us today, as I said, for the seventh time in a row over the past few months." -- Mahmoud Abbas. More >>
Secretary Rice Interview & Traveling Roundtable
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 9:37 am | US State Department
A document does not have to be detailed in order to be serious. It doesn't have to be detailed in order to be substantive. I think everybody understands that if it is going to address the establishment of a Palestinian state then it has to address ... More >>
African Union Response To Crisis In The Comoros
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 9:35 am | US State Department
We fully support the Union of the Comoros and the African Union in their joint efforts to promote free and fair elections on Anjouan as soon as possible, and call on unconstitutional authorities of Anjouan to cooperate fully with the African Union in this regard. More >>
