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Remarks With Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba
Monday, 9 July 2012, 2:54 pm | US State Department
MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to commence the press conference with Minister Gemba and Secretary Clinton. First of all Minister Gemba will speak, and then Secretary Clinton will follow. More >>
Key U.S. Outcomes at UN Human Rights Council 20th Session
Monday, 9 July 2012, 2:40 pm | US State Department
The 20th Session of the Human Rights Council underscored the broadening scope and efficacy of the Council, while highlighting the instrumental role of United States engagement with a diverse range of countries from all regions of the world to address ... More >>
Accomplishments at the Human Rights Council 20th Session
Monday, 9 July 2012, 2:37 pm | US State Department
The United States is pleased by another successful session of the Human Rights Council, and congratulates member states for their leadership in promoting and protecting human rights during its 20th session. We are pleased by the strong leadership shown ... More >>
Building Strong States, Economies & Societies in W. Balkans
Monday, 9 July 2012, 12:36 pm | US State Department
President Josipovic, distinguished guests, thank you for inviting me to speak to you this morning as part of this important forum for discussing Southeastern Europe. I am delighted to be back in the beautiful city of Dubrovnik. I am pleased to be ... More >>
Remarks With Afghan President Hamid Karzai
Monday, 9 July 2012, 12:32 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: (In progress) – much, Mr. President. It’s wonderful being back in Afghanistan and to hear the birds, who are singing about the beautiful day here in Kabul. And I thank you so much for hosting me today and for your leadership ... More >>
Major Non-NATO Ally Status for Afghanistan
Monday, 9 July 2012, 12:30 pm | US State Department
On May 2, 2012, President Obama and President Karzai signed the Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. As part of this agreement, the United States pledged to designate ... More >>
Concerns over Political Developments in Romania
Monday, 9 July 2012, 12:28 pm | US State Department
We are concerned about recent developments occurring in Romania, our NATO Ally and partner, which threaten democratic checks and balances and weaken independent institutions, such as the courts. As the government contemplates the serious step of removing Romania’s ... More >>
Situation in Mali
Monday, 9 July 2012, 12:26 pm | US State Department
The United States welcomes the unanimous adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2056 on Mali, which registers the international community's grave concern about the serious threat to the stability posed by the situation there. More >>
María Otero to Travel to Spain, Turkey, and Jordan
Monday, 9 July 2012, 12:10 pm | US State Department
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights María Otero to Travel to Spain, Turkey, and Jordan More >>
Germany: Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism Rosenthal
Monday, 9 July 2012, 12:06 pm | US State Department
Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Anti-Semitism Hannah Rosenthal will travel to Germany and Poland July 9-15. In Germany, she will participate in the non-governmental organization Centropa’s Summer Academy in Mannheim and Berlin. Summer Academy is ... More >>
Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Daniel Benjamin
Monday, 9 July 2012, 12:04 pm | US State Department
Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Daniel Benjamin and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Camp Ashraf Ambassador Daniel Fried on the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) Designation and the Current Situation at Camp Ashraf More >>
Malawi National Day
Monday, 9 July 2012, 12:00 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Malawi on the 48th anniversary of your independence this July 6. More >>
Iran: Withdrawal of Italian firm Edison International S.P.A.
Monday, 9 July 2012, 11:58 am | US State Department
The United States welcomes the decision made by the Italian energy company, Edison International S.p.A. (“Edison International”), to withdraw from Iran’s energy sector, specifically its contract to explore Iran’s Dayyer natural gas field. Edison ... More >>
Senior Advisor for Civil Society and Emerging Democracies
Monday, 9 July 2012, 11:38 am | US State Department
Senior Advisor for Civil Society and Emerging Democracies Tomicah Tillemann Travels to Mongolia and Hong Kong More >>
The Bahamas Independence Day
Monday, 9 July 2012, 11:34 am | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas as you celebrate your 39th anniversary of independence this July 10. This is an occasion to honor ... More >>
Press Availability: Friends of the Syrian People Meeting
Monday, 9 July 2012, 11:32 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Today the international community sent a clear and unified message: The violence in Syria must stop, a democratic transition must start, and Assad must go. Last week in Geneva, all five permanent members of the ... More >>
Unsung in Afghanistan
Monday, 9 July 2012, 11:23 am | US State Department
I do two things each week at our management meeting: Read aloud the names of colleagues, mostly military but occasionally civilian, who have given their lives in service of our country; and welcome those recently arrived to serve the State Department, ... More >>
Unsung in Afghanistan
Monday, 9 July 2012, 11:22 am | US State Department
I do two things each week at our management meeting: Read aloud the names of colleagues, mostly military but occasionally civilian, who have given their lives in service of our country; and welcome those recently arrived to serve the State Department, ... More >>
Resolution on the Promotion, Protection, Enjoyment of Rights
Friday, 6 July 2012, 2:53 pm | US State Department
Today, the UN Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution with the message that there can be no division or double standard regarding human rights online. The landmark resolution makes clear that all individuals are entitled to the same human ... More >>
St. Lucia Becomes 100th State To Endorse PSI
Friday, 6 July 2012, 2:51 pm | US State Department
On Tuesday, July 3, 2012, Victor LaCorbiniere, Minister of Legal Affairs, Home Affairs, and National Security of St. Lucia, publicly announced St. Lucia’s endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). The United States welcomes St. Lucia’s ... More >>
