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Congress Still Must Approve Large Weapon Purchases
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 9:51 pm | US State Department
Condoleezza Rice has announced a military assistance program for Israel, Egypt and the member countries of the Gulf. Military assistance for the Gulf nations is part of a broad strategy to provide $30 billion to Israel and $13 billion to Egypt in ... More >>
On-the-Record Briefing En Route Egypt -- Sec. Rice
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 2:10 pm | US State Department
"We will have an opportunity to engage intensively on the numerous political and military issues in the region, political issues like Lebanon, the Israeli-Palestinian issue, of course Iraq and other issues of interest," -- Secretary Condoleezza Rice. More >>
U.S. State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 30 July 2007
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 1:01 pm | US State Department
Equipment, Systems and Supplies to the Middle East / Congress on Military Aid / Saudi Aid and Support in Combating Terrorism / Stability and Security in Iraq / U.S. Commitment to Security of Friends and Allies / 123 Agreement / U.S. Relationship with Pakistan. More >>
Assistance Deals with Gulf States, Israel, Egypt
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 3:05 am | US State Department
In advance of her trip to the Middle East with Secretary Gates, Secretary Condoleezza Rice announces a renewed commitment to the security of key strategic partners in the region, forging new assistance agreements with the Gulf States, Israel, and Egypt. More >>
Official Parliamentary Election Results in Turkey
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 12:54 am | US State Department
The United States congratulates Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and the Justice and Development Party on their victory in Turkish Parliamentary elections. More >>
Briefing on Status of US-India Civil Nuclear Deal
Monday, 30 July 2007, 10:24 am | US State Department
On-The-Record Briefing on the Status of the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative and the Text of the Bilateral Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation (123 Agreement). More >>
Asia-Pacific Partnership Gets Climate Results
Friday, 27 July 2007, 3:18 pm | US State Department
A group of U.S. and Asian businesses and governments is leading an effort that could have a profound impact on how major issues of climate change are addressed globally, U.S. officials say. More >>
Talks To Follow Up On N. Korean Reactor Shutdown
Friday, 27 July 2007, 3:11 pm | US State Department
Although the six countries involved in negotiations to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons programs did not agree on an overall time frame for the next phase, the parties are looking to get the phase completed by the end of 2007. More >>
Mekong River Culture Featured at U.S. Festival
Friday, 27 July 2007, 3:06 pm | US State Department
Music and crafts of the Mekong River region are sharing the spotlight at the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington. More >>
U.S. State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 26 July 2007
Friday, 27 July 2007, 2:40 pm | US State Department
Halt of Construction of Embassy Beirut / Ambassador’s Security Concerns / Congressional Hearings on Embassy Baghdad / Congressman Waxman’s Request for Documents / Under Secretary Nick Burns’s Discussions with P-5+1 Counterparts / New Security Council ... More >>
Pakistan: Building Democracy Extremism?
Friday, 27 July 2007, 11:10 am | US State Department
"Pakistan, one of our closest partners globally, has been indispensable in our world-wide struggle against radical Islamic terrorist groups," -- R. Nicholas Burns, Under Secretary for Political Affairs. More >>
UN Rights Council At End Of Its First Year
Friday, 27 July 2007, 11:02 am | US State Department
"Since the founding of the United Nations, the United States has worked to make that body a champion for people living under oppressive governments," says Kristen Silverberg. More >>
Secretary Condoleezza Rice on Al Hurra TV
Friday, 27 July 2007, 8:15 am | US State Department
"Our goal is to help Iraqis become self-sufficient, to help Iraqis to create a country that is there for all Iraqis, and to create the governing institutions and the security forces that can defend it," says Sec. Condoleezza Rice More >>
Sec. Rice On Radio Sawa with Samir Nader
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 2:29 pm | US State Department
"The United States is going to be very strong in its commitments to a Middle East that is transforming, a Middle East that is secure and a Middle East that is stable." More >>
U.S. State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 25 July 2007
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 11:44 am | US State Department
OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) and NATO Missions / Civilian Casualties a Concern of All Allied Forces in Afghanistan / Engaging Militarily with Al Qaida and the Taliban / Reports on Status of South Korean Hostages / Contact Group Meetings in Vienna. More >>
U.S. State: New Opportunities In The Middle East
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 11:38 am | US State Department
President Bush knows and the American people know that in our quest for peace, it is crucial to improve the living conditions and the economic opportunities of the Palestinian people. More >>
U.S. State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 24 July 2007
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 11:23 am | US State Department
Travel Announcements for Secretary Rice and Deputy Secretary Negroponte / Deputy Secretary Negroponte Will Represent the U.S. at ASEAN Meetings / Attempt to Move Forward In Political Track with Israelis and Palestinians / Ambassador Crocker's ... More >>
U.S. Ambassador To Iraq On Meeting With Iranians
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 11:12 am | US State Department
"... we made it clear that the subject was security and stability in Iraq, not a broader agenda. We made clear to the Iranians that in the two months since we had last met, we had actually seen an increase, not a decrease, of Iranian activities" More >>
Libya Announces Transfer of Medics
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 9:14 am | US State Department
Condoleezza Rice applauds decision by the Bulgarian and Libyan governments to transfer the five Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor to Bulgaria, which follows the Libyan Higher Judicial Council's July 17 commutation of the medics' death sentences. More >>
Christopher R. Hill On Six-Party Talks, Beijing
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 8:49 am | US State Department
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and Head of the U.S. Delegation to the Six-Party Talks, Christopher R. Hill, On Six-Party Talks Held in Beijing More >>
