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Remarks With Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 4:23 pm | US State Department
Remarks With Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah After Their Meeting More >>
US & EU: Building on Our Economic and Strategic Partnership
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 2:00 pm | US State Department
“ America and Europe have done extraordinary things together before. And I believe we can forge an economic alliance as strong as our diplomatic and security alliances.” More >>
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 10:44 am | US State Department
The U.S. Department of State applauds the Supreme Court’s decision striking down an unjust and discriminatory law and increasing freedom and equality for LGBT Americans. As a Senator, I voted against DOMA in 1996 and argued that it was unconstitutional. More >>
Remarks at the Security Council Stakeout
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:38 pm | US State Department
Ambassador Rice: Good afternoon, everyone. Some of you have already heard me reflect on my four and a half years here at the UN as the best job I have ever had—fun, sometimes frustrating, but always rewarding. And it’s been rewarding for two reasons. More >>
Women and Peace and Security: Sexual Violence in Conflict
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:34 pm | US State Department
U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Remarks at a Security Council Open Debate on Women and Peace and Security: Sexual Violence in Conflict More >>
Pushing Forward Gender-Driven Growth
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:30 pm | US State Department
Growth – the most pressing issue on the agenda of every economic policy-maker in the world today. How do we get it? How do we sustain it? How do we make it inclusive? How do we ensure it generates jobs? Infrastructure investment, eliminating trade ... More >>
Enhancing Security Cooperation in Europe
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:25 pm | US State Department
Thank you so much for having me here to speak today. As a relative newcomer to arms control, it is a real privilege to be here at the OSCE in the company of such distinguished experts. I hope our conversation contributes to broader efforts to increase security ... More >>
2013 National Defense Industrial Association
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:22 pm | US State Department
Thank you, Peter, for inviting me here this morning. This series is an important resource for the Hill and the larger community here; and I’m glad to have the chance to offer some views on U.S. missile defense policy. More >>
U.S.-India Strategic Partnership
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:17 pm | US State Department
Assistant Secretary Blake: Rick, first of all I want to thank you and all your colleagues here at CSIS for hosting me. For those of you who don’t know, we’ve had a really wonderful partnership with Rick, the Wadhwani Chair, and all of his colleagues here ... More >>
U.S.-India Cooperation In Higher Education
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:14 pm | US State Department
The United States and India and share strong linkages and a history of collaboration in the field of higher education. The United States is the most favored destination for Indian students, with more than 100,000 Indian students pursuing higher studies ... More >>
U.S.-India Joint Fact Sheet: International Security
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:10 pm | US State Department
Defense cooperation is an important aspect of U.S.-India bilateral collaboration. The defense relationship encompasses military-to-military dialogues, exercises, defense sales, professional military education exchanges, and practical cooperation. Both ... More >>
Kerry: Interview with Elise Labott of CNN
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:08 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: Let’s talk about Mr. Snowden right now. Tell me what the U.S. is doing to try and get him back. More >>
Interview With Catherine Chomiak of NBC
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:04 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: NBC is reporting that Mr. Snowden is not on the flight he was previously booked on from Russia to Cuba. Does the United States Government know where he is right now? More >>
Announcement of the President's Climate Action Plan
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 3:59 pm | US State Department
The President’s historic announcement today will send ripples internationally about the United States’ commitment to meeting the climate change challenge. Leading the world as the “indispensable nation” demands that we must be the indispensable ... More >>
Remarks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 3:55 pm | US State Department
FOREIGN MINISTER SAUD: (Via interpreter) I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. John Kerry, the U.S. Secretary of State, and his accompanying delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This, his third visit to the region, only asserts his personal ... More >>
Remarks At the Higher Education Dialogue 2013 Kick-Off
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 3:51 pm | US State Department
Secretary for Higher Education, MHRD Ashok Thakur, and Minister for Human Resource Development Dr. M. Mangapati Pallam Raju More >>
US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - June 25, 2013
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 2:02 pm | US State Department
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - June 25, 2013 06/25/2013 04:20 PM EDT Patrick Ventrell Director, Press Office Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC June 25, 2013 Index for Today's Briefing SNOWDEN Russia / China / Extradition Cyber Espionage ... More >>
U.S.-Tajik Nonproliferation Cooperation
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 1:53 pm | US State Department
Thank you for the kind introduction and warm and generous welcome. The Academy of Sciences has a rich tradition of bringing together some of the greatest minds to address the day’s most pressing security issues. In keeping with that tradition, ... More >>
Ethiopia After Meles Zenawi
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 1:46 pm | US State Department
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to discuss the situation in Ethiopia since the death in August 2012 of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Post-Meles Ethiopia presents the United States with a significant opportunity to ... More >>
Joint Statement: Fourth U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 5:33 pm | US State Department
U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry and External Affairs Minister of India Shri Salman Khurshid met in New Delhi and co-chaired the fourth U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue on June 24. During their first meeting, they reviewed the extensive transformation ... More >>