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National Security & Foreign Policy Priorities in the FY 2013
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 4:18 pm | US State Department
Thank you very much, and I greatly appreciate Chairman Kerry, Ranking Member Lugar, members of the committee to be here once again to have this opportunity. And I want thank you for the support that this committee has given to the State Department and ... More >>
Fulbright Foreign Student Global Food Security Seminar
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 4:17 pm | US State Department
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will host a Fulbright Foreign Student Enrichment Seminar on global food security for more than 65 Fulbright foreign students from over 35 developing countries. The students, who are pursuing master’s ... More >>
U.S. Policy and Engagement in the Americas
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 4:15 pm | US State Department
Thank you Ambassador Negroponte for those kind words and to the Council of the Americas and the Center for Strategic and International Studies for hosting this event. I would also like to thank the Council for its continued leadership on hemispheric ... More >>
Belarus Request to EU Head of Delegation, Polish Ambassador
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 4:12 pm | US State Department
The United States notes with deep regret the Government of Belarus’ decision to request that the EU Head of Delegation and Polish Ambassador to Belarus return to their capitals for consultations, while simultaneously recalling its Permanent Representative ... More >>
Opening Remarks Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 11:39 am | US State Department
Thank you very much, Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Graham and members of the committee; it is good to be back here in the Senate again, and I greatly appreciate the excellent working relationship that we have had over the last three-plus years. ... More >>
Human Rights Council Urgent Debate on Syria
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 9:37 am | US State Department
The United States joins the many other nations gathered today, to again demand an end to the Assad government’s outrageous and ongoing crimes against the people of Syria, which it has escalated by deliberately bombarding populated cities and ... More >>
Interview With Kim Ghattas of BBC
Monday, 27 February 2012, 3:16 pm | US State Department
Madam Secretary, thank you very much for speaking to the BBC. Just over a year ago, I asked you a question about Libya, and I know that Libya and Syria are very different, but in essence the question kind of remains the same. With no sign of rapid tangible ... More >>
Remarks Following Meeting With Tunisian President Marzouki
Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:34 am | US State Department
I just had an excellent meeting with the president, the foreign minister, and other officials of the Tunisian Government. And I think the message is one that I particularly resonate to because the revolution here in Tunisia has not only made a significant ... More >>
Remarks at Civil Society Roundtable
Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:31 am | US State Department
Well, thank you, Ambassador, for inviting us into your home for this very important meeting. I am honored to meet with leaders from Algeria’s civil society who are representing many others around the country. I am looking forward to hearing about ... More >>
Meeting With Embassy Staff and Their Families
Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:29 am | US State Department
Well, thank you, and it gives me great pleasure to be here with this Embassy community on my very first trip to Algeria to thank each and every one of you for the work you do, not only to support a trip like this, but what you do every single day to ... More >>
Briefing by Senior State Dept Official En Route Algiers
Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:27 am | US State Department
We are en route from Tunisia to Algeria and then later tonight on to Morocco. We have with us [Senior State Department Official], hereafter Senior State Department Official, to set up these two stops. SENIOR STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL: Hi. Obviously, ... More >>
Afternoon Remarks to Press in Beijing
Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:11 am | US State Department
Remarks Glyn Davies Special Representative for North Korea Policy Westin Chaoyang Hotel Beijing, China February 24, 2012 More >>
Morning Remarks to Press in Beijing
Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:09 am | US State Department
AMBASSADOR DAVIES: Good morning. In any event, I wanted to check in with you this morning and thank you again for coming out. Let me tell you a little bit about today so you understand what our plans are. We will go from here to the United States Embassy ... More >>
Agreements Reached Between Kosovo and Serbia
Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:02 am | US State Department
Today, Kosovo and Serbia have taken another important step toward their common European future by coming to agreements in the EU-facilitated Dialogue on Kosovo’s representation at regional fora and a technical protocol on Integrated Border Management. I want ... More >>
Intervention at the Friends of Syrian People Meeting
Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:01 am | US State Department
I want to thank Tunisia for hosting this meeting today and I salute the Arab League for its leadership throughout this crisis. I want to particularly applaud the selection of Kofi Annan as a special envoy for both the UN and the Arab League. He will seek ... More >>
Interview With Ilir Ikonomi of Voice of America Albania
Monday, 27 February 2012, 9:59 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Hello, Mrs. Secretary. I am Ilir Ikonomi with the Voice of America, and I have a few questions on the agreement today. More >>
Los Angeles County Students to Study in China
Monday, 27 February 2012, 9:56 am | US State Department
On February 17, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visited the International Studies Learning Center (ISLC), a public middle and high school in South Gate, California, within the Los Angeles Unified School District. ... More >>
Deputy Secretary Nides' Trip to Korea and Japan
Monday, 27 February 2012, 9:53 am | US State Department
Deputy Secretary of State Thomas R. Nides will travel to Korea and Japan February 27 - March 2, 2012. In Seoul, Deputy Secretary Nides will meet with senior government officials to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues. While ... More >>
Remarks at the G20 Ministerial
Monday, 27 February 2012, 9:50 am | US State Department
Secretary Espinosa, thank you Through your efforts in Cancun and here in Los Cabos, Mexico is emerging as a leader in bringing nations together to solve problems that none of us can solve on our own. When you call for stronger leadership to ensure ... More >>
Remarks at the G20 Ministerial
Monday, 27 February 2012, 9:43 am | US State Department
Secretary Espinosa, thank you Through your efforts in Cancun and here in Los Cabos, Mexico is emerging as a leader in bringing nations together to solve problems that none of us can solve on our own. When you call for stronger leadership to ensure ... More >>
