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The Americas: Dynamic Change in the 21st Century
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:34 am | US State Department
"This is not your father's Latin America and Caribbean. It is not even your older brother's Latin America and Caribbean. The Americas of the 21st century is undergoing dynamic change. And the rate of change is accelerating." More >>
Nicholas Burns After Meeting Turkey PM Erdogan
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:26 am | US State Department
"It's our President's strong wish, our government's strong wish that we now strengthen our relationship with Turkey for the period ahead. In that respect we said that we will continue to support very strongly Turkey's prospects for accession, full accession, ... More >>
Sec. Rice With Palestinian Pres. Mahmoud Abbas
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:25 am | US State Department
"I believe that with the work that President Abbas and Prime Minister Olmert are doing together and that their teams will do in preparation to lay a foundation so that we are all moving forward toward a Palestinian state," -- Sec. Condoleezza Rice. More >>
Condoleezza Rice with Israeli Pres. Shimon Peres
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:20 am | US State Department
"This is a time to be optimistic but hardworking, recognizing that we have many obstacles to overcome, much hard work to do. But I do know that there is a spirit, a spirit and a desire to move toward peace." -- Sec. Condoleezza Rice. More >>
Edward Messmer Awarded 2007 Service Medal
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:18 am | US State Department
The Department of State congratulates Edward Messmer, a Foreign Service Officer currently serving in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, for being awarded the prestigious Service to America International Affairs Medal for 2007. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 20 Sep 2007
Friday, 21 September 2007, 9:09 am | US State Department
Macedonia: Canada's Recognition Of Macedonia / Effect On Nato And Eu Recognition. Department: State Makes Every Effort To Respond Appropriately To All Members Of Congress / Unaware Of Status Or Contents Of Letter From Chairman Waxman. More >>
Sec. Rice: Briefing En Route Andrews Air Force Bas
Friday, 21 September 2007, 12:33 am | US State Department
"The U.S. has a very clear policy about Gaza. It is an indivisible part of the Palestinian territories. It will be a part of the Palestinian state. President Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad are the legitimate authorities for the entire Palestinian Authority." More >>
New Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugee Issues
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 11:59 am | US State Department
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has appointed Ambassador James B. Foley as the Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugee Issues. In this new position, Ambassador Foley will work with the Iraq Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Task Force and other ... More >>
US And Mali Extend Agreement to Protect Heritage
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 11:58 am | US State Department
We are pleased to announce the extension, effective September 19, 2007, of the "Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Mali Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological ... More >>
U.S.-Iraq Joint Commission -- Tom Casey
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 11:57 am | US State Department
The Governments of the United States and Iraq have agreed to establish a joint commission of inquiry to examine issues of security and safety related to U.S. Government-affiliated personal security detail operations in Iraq following the loss of life. More >>
The United States Response to the Darfur Crisis
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:24 am | US State Department
"The brutal treatment of innocent civilians in Darfur is unacceptable -- it is unacceptable to me, it is unacceptable to Americans,it's unacceptable to the United Nations. This status quo must not continue." - President George W. Bush. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 19 Sep 2007
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:21 am | US State Department
Appointment of Ambassador James Foley as Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees / Formation of Joint Commission to Examine Personal Security Detail Operations / Blackwater Status in Iraq / Assassination of Antoine Ghanem / Syrian Interference. More >>
Remarks: Rice With Israeli Deputy FM Tzipi Livni
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:19 am | US State Department
FOREIGN MINISTER LIVNI: Hello. I would like welcome again Secretary Rice to the region. We discussed, of course, the situation in the region, the ongoing dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians, the need to reach an understanding between Israel and ... More >>
Sec. Rice On The Assassination Of Antoine Ghanem
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:17 am | US State Department
"I was saddened to learn hours ago of the murder of Antoine Ghanem and at least four others in an act of terrorism. The thoughts and prayers of America are with the Ghanem family, with those who lost a loved one, and with the Lebanese people." Sec. Rice. More >>
Briefing En Route Jerusalem - Sec Condoleezza Rice
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:15 am | US State Department
"If Israel and Syria believe that they can come to agreement, then they should come to agreement. I think we haven't seen anything in Syrian behavior to this point that suggests that Syria is doing anything but acting in a destabilizing way in the Middle ... More >>
On The Arrest Of Khmer Rouge Leader Nuon Chea
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:12 am | US State Department
The U.S. supports bringing to justice senior leaders responsible for the atrocities committed under the Khmer Rouge regime. This arrest is a welcome step forward for the Tribunal, and we await the outcome with interest. More >>
Rice to Travel to NY For UN 62nd General Assembly
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:06 am | US State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be in New York City starting on Saturday, September 22, 2007 to attend the United Nations 62nd General Assembly. While in New York, Secretary Rice will conduct a number of bilateral and multilateral meetings ... More >>
John D Negroponte Remarks at AACCLA Annual Meeting
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:05 am | US State Department
"We have defined 2007 as a year of great engagement with Latin America. We are able to see with unusual clarity a convergence of purpose in the hemisphere. This moment grows out of a long and bipartisan effort in U.S. policy, and we are building on ... More >>
Release of Foreign Relations of the U.S. Volume
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:04 am | US State Department
The Department of State released today Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume E–2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969–1972. This electronic-only volume is available on the Department of State's website. Part of the ongoing official ... More >>
Nancy Brinker Is Chief of Protocol Of The U.S.
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:03 am | US State Department
Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker has been appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as Chief of Protocol of the United States, effective immediately. In this role, Ms. Brinker will advise, assist and support the President of the United States, the Vice ... More >>
