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Briefing on Afghanistan with Richard Boucher

Friday, 3 August 2007, 3:19 pm | US State Department

"President Karzai is coming to the United States as a partner in the war on terror and a partner in stabilizing a very strategic region for the United States. I think it's important to remember how much has been accomplished already," -- Richard Boucher More >>

Secretary Condoleezza Rice With Mahmoud Abbas

Friday, 3 August 2007, 5:56 am | US State Department

"Everyone is impressed with the leadership that you have been showing, impressed with the work of your government under PM Salam Fayyad, and there is a great desire to be supportive of the Palestinian people," -- Secretary Condoleezza Rice. More >>

Christopher R. Hill Remarks At ASEAN Forum

Friday, 3 August 2007, 5:51 am | US State Department

"The DPRK can take only about 50,000 tons of heavy fuel oil per month. We would like to look at fuel oil equivalents, .building storage capacity, buying electricity or refurbishing electricity plants. These are all very technical questions," -- Christopher ... More >>

US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 02 August 2007

Friday, 3 August 2007, 5:41 am | US State Department

Yemen: Suicide Bomber Attack, No Information on Americans / RUSSIA: Charges Against Boris Berezovsky / Israel/Palestinians: Quartet Meeting Possible in Coming Weeks / Restructuring of Aid to Palestinians / Iranian Influence in Iraq. More >>

Agreement to Assist Palestinian Security Reform

Friday, 3 August 2007, 5:35 am | US State Department

The President announced the intention of the United States to provide $80 million to help the Palestinians reform their security services and improve the lives of the Palestinian people. More >>

Sec. Rice With Israeli President Shimon Peres

Thursday, 2 August 2007, 4:21 pm | US State Department

"I am extremely happy to receive here the Secretary of State of the United States. Whenever Condoleezza Rice arrives in our region, she brings hope and challenges and freshness. And I think maybe this time, more than ever before," -- Shimon Peres. More >>

Rice, Gates With Saudi Foreign Min.Saud al Faysal

Thursday, 2 August 2007, 4:11 pm | US State Department

"In the name of God the Almighty, I am glad to welcome Dr. Condoleezza Rice the U.S. Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense Mr. Robert Gates. The two Secretaries have met with the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques..." -- Saud al Faysal. More >>

Media Advisory: Special Briefing On Afghanistan

Thursday, 2 August 2007, 4:08 pm | US State Department

Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher will brief the press on Thursday, August 2 at 11:00 a.m., on the progress in Afghanistan and the upcoming U.S. visit of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai. More >>

U.S. Supports Intensive Engagement On Kosovo

Thursday, 2 August 2007, 4:01 pm | US State Department

"We welcome UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's announcement today of the Contact Group's initiative to undertake a period of intensive engagement with the Serb government and the Kosovar Albanian authorities to discuss Kosovo's future status," -- Tom Casey More >>

Sec. Condoleezza Rice w/ Israeli Foreign Minister

Thursday, 2 August 2007, 12:33 am | US State Department

"The US wants to take advantage of potential opportunities to advance a two-state solution... to press for bilateral progress between Palestinians and Israelis, so that Israel can have a horizon with the Arab world," -- Sec. Condoleezza Rice More >>

Arts Academy Promotes Iraqi Reconciliation

Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 11:07 pm | US State Department

Erbil, Iraq -- Young Iraqi ballerinas in pink costumes gracefully glided across a stage to a concerto by Mozart as a veteran U.S. dancer watched their every step. "Listen to the music," Quae Simpson gently told the girls. More >>

Next Shuttle Launch Scheduled For August 7, 2007

Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 9:52 pm | US State Department

NASA managers have cleared space shuttle Endeavour's August launch after a two-day flight readiness review that assessed mission risks and determined the shuttle's equipment, support systems and procedures are ready to fly. More >>

Arab Leaders Renew Support for Iraq, Mideast Peace

Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 9:46 pm | US State Department

Arab leaders meeting with Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Sec. Defense Robert Gates in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, July 31 agreed to continue aiding Iraqis and expressed support for intensified U.S. efforts toward a comprehensive Palestinian-Israeli ... More >>

UN Sec. Council Agrees to Hybrid Force for Sudan

Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 11:58 am | US State Department

We welcome the UN Security Council's unanimous passing of Resolution 1769, reaffirming the international commitment to a lasting political solution and sustained security in Darfur. We look forward to the rapid deployment of a robust UN/AU Hybrid Mission ... More >>

Press Roundtable: Condoleezza Rice & Robert Gates

Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 11:04 am | US State Department

"We've had extensive discussions with Egyptian officials about the important work that we are doing in Iraq and assuring our friends and allies that the policies and decisions that the President is pursuing in Iraq," -- Sec. Condoleezza Rice More >>

U.S. State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 31 July 2007

Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 10:37 am | US State Department

U.S. Calls for Release of Korean Hostages / U.S. Policy on Negotiating with Terrorists / Burden is on Taliban to Release Hostages / U.S. Views on Taiwan and United Nations / Cuban People Should have Opportunity to Freely Choose Leaders in Elections / U.S.-Turkish ... More >>