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Powell IV with The Washington Times Editorial Bd.
Thursday, 24 July 2003, 2:01 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY POWELL: It is a great pleasure to welcome you and all of your colleagues. I thought, with your permission, let me just say a few words to begin with and then we can get into whatever issue of the day you would like to pursue. More >>
U.S. Military Seeks Influential Adult Recruits
Wednesday, 23 July 2003, 10:24 am | US State Department
Washington -- Thirty years after the historic shift from a military draft to an all-volunteer force, U.S. officials are launching a major new effort to assure that the system continues to attract the quality personnel required for current missions. More >>
U.S. Committed to Partnership with "United Europe"
Wednesday, 23 July 2003, 10:22 am | US State Department
The "energy and new initiatives" from the June 25 U.S.-European Union Summit, "with new pledges of cooperation on non-proliferation, counter-terrorism, regional problems and aviation, prove that the Atlantic partnership remains a vital force ... More >>
U.S. Kills Saddam's Sons Uday and Qusay
Wednesday, 23 July 2003, 10:16 am | US State Department
The U.S. Central Command reports that Saddam Hussein's sons, Uday and Qusay, died July 22 when forces of the 101st Airborne Division and Special Operations Forces mounted an operation against suspected regime figures in the northern Iraqi city ... More >>
State Dept. Daily Press Briefing for July 21
Wednesday, 23 July 2003, 9:54 am | US State Department
DEPARTMENT 1-2 Secretary Powell s Selects a New Director of the Office of Policy Planning 5 Secretary Powell s Discussions with UN Secretary General Annan 20-21 President Bush s Warning to Syria and Iran for Supporting Terrorists More >>
Meeting New Century's Nuclear Challenges
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:30 am | US State Department
(This column by Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham was published in the Washington Post July 21 and is in the public domain. No republication restrictions.) More >>
Film Highlights Plight of Afghan Women
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:28 am | US State Department
Washington -- Afghan and American delegates to the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council took time from their official meetings with politicians and non-governmental organizations to view and discuss the documentary film "Afghanistan Unveiled," made by ... More >>
U.S. Military Personnel Dispatched to Liberia
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:26 am | US State Department
Forty-one additional U.S. military security personnel were sent into Liberia July 21 as the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia was caught in the cross-fire between the troops of embattled Liberian President Charles Taylor and rebel forces fighting them. More >>
Iraq: Bush Berlusconi Discuss Broadening Coalition
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:24 am | US State Department
President Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi discussed a range of issues during talks at the president's ranch in Crawford, Texas July 21, including "how to broaden the coalition to bring more security to Iraq," Bush told ... More >>
Richard L. Armitage Interview by Radio Free Asia
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:24 am | US State Department
QUESTION: (In progress.) What is the U.S. position on this, and is China a dependable partner in our strategy on North Korea? More >>
Worldwide Labor Officers Conference
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:22 am | US State Department
Richard L. Armitage, Deputy Secretary of State Loy Henderson Auditorium Washington, DC July 18, 2003 More >>
Richard L. Armitage Interview by Al-Jazeera
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:21 am | US State Department
DEPUTY SECRETARY ARMITAGE: Oh, I think there are elements, clearly Baathist elements, who are trying to exploit the fact that the body of Saddam Hussein has not been found. We don't know if he's alive or dead. More >>
Annan Unveils Plan for U.N. Role in Iraq
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:21 am | US State Department
United Nations -- Talking of "the twin principles of inclusiveness and empowerment of the Iraqi people," U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan July 21 outlined a ten-point plan for a new U.N. mission in Iraq for Security Council consideration. Annan set ... More >>
Richard L. Armitage Interview by Radio Sawa
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:20 am | US State Department
QUESTION: What are the obstacles that's preventing day-to-day life, like electricity, telephones, general security from going back to normal or stabilizing in the country? More >>
State Dept. Daily Press Briefing for July 18
Monday, 21 July 2003, 10:54 am | US State Department
NORTH KOREA/CHINA 1 Consultations with Chinese Officials Regarding Multilateral Talks 2 Status of the Agreed Framework 11 U.S. Consular Contact with Charles Lee; Hunger Strike 11-12 U.S. - Chinese Discussions on Falun Gong 18-19 Multilateral Discussions ... More >>
Powell Interview on Radio Monte Carlo
Monday, 21 July 2003, 10:52 am | US State Department
Secretary Colin L. Powell Taped on July 18 With Mr. Béchara El Bonn Washington, DC July 19, 2003 More >>
New Office to Support Iraqi Rebuilding
Monday, 21 July 2003, 9:45 am | US State Department
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Douglas Feith says the Defense Department is creating the Office of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) Representative to support the reconstruction efforts in Iraq. More >>
Global Economy Counts on U.S. European Cooperation
Monday, 21 July 2003, 9:43 am | US State Department
Achieving "strong and vibrant" global economic growth is one of the world's most pressing priorities, and the global economy is counting on the United States and Europe for leadership in this area, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said in ... More >>
U.S. Dealing with ICC Concerns "Constructively"
Monday, 21 July 2003, 9:42 am | US State Department
The United States is attempting to put forward its concerns about the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to implement legislation reflecting those concerns in a manner "as constructive as possible," says Assistant Secretary of State ... More >>
Pentagon Releases 27 Guantanamo Detainees
Monday, 21 July 2003, 9:40 am | US State Department
The Department of Defense issued a press release July 18 announcing the transfer of 27 detainees for release from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to their countries of origin, and the arrival of approximately 10 enemy combatants to Guantanamo Bay. These transfers ... More >>
