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Statement on the Situation in the North of Mali
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:23 pm | US State Department
Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 2, 2012 More >>
Remarks at a Roundtable With Young Roma Professionals
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:18 pm | US State Department
Here in Europe, one of the pieces of unfinished business is the full integration of the Roma people into the societies and nations where they reside. For too long, Roma citizens have been marginalized and isolated, prevented from contributing their ... More >>
Remarks With Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:12 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, it’s an honor to be back in this beautiful country and to have a chance to demonstrate the very strong partnership and friendship between the United States and Bulgaria. I promised the people of Bulgaria that the United ... More >>
Remarks at Women's Breakfast
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:06 pm | US State Department
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Prinz Carl Palais Munich, Germany February 5, 2012 More >>
Newly-Appointed Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2012
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 10:35 am | US State Department
The Kimberley Process, as many probably know, is a combination of government, industry, and civil society. It was launched in 2003 in order to stem the flow of conflict diamonds that were funding rebel groups. It is a process that operates by consensus, ... More >>
East Asia and the Pacific: Daily Press Briefing - Feb 3 2012
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 10:30 am | US State Department
• Egypt o Kidnapping, Release of U.S. Citizens o Readout of Assistant Secretary Feltman's Meetings with Egyptian Military Delegation / NGO Issue o U.S. Assistance To Egypt o Security Situation In Egypt • India o Indian and USG Officials' Meeting ... More >>
Background Briefing En Route to Munich, Germany
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 10:25 am | US State Department
So the Secretary is attending what I think is the 48th meeting of the Munich Security Conference, a big gathering of leaders not just from across Europe but now globally. And the day tomorrow will begin with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of ... More >>
Peru, Argentina - Acting Ast Sec. Roberta S. Jacobson
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 10:23 am | US State Department
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will travel to Peru and Argentina from February 5 - 11. The purpose of her trip is to meet with government, business, and civil society members in these key regional ... More >>
New Report: Humanitarian Threat from "Dangerous Depots"
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 10:19 am | US State Department
In recent years, accidental explosions at arms storage facilities in Cyprus, Russia, Turkmenistan, and elsewhere have highlighted significant potential risks to surrounding communities from poorly maintained, improperly stored, or inadequately guarded conventional ... More >>
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 10:17 am | US State Department
On February 3-5, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon will travel with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Germany and Bulgaria. For additional information click here. More >>
Over 1,200 Fulbright Students to Learn About U.S. Politics
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 10:13 am | US State Department
Beginning February 9 in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will host the first of nine 2012 Fulbright Foreign Student Enrichment Seminars. Approximately 140 first-year Fulbright Foreign ... More >>
Education Cooperation Partnership: U.S. and Brazil
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 10:09 am | US State Department
Presidents Obama and Rousseff share a commitment to promoting an innovative U.S.-Brazil education partnership to meet the needs of a 21st-century workforce. Last year, both Presidents set complementary goals for international education. President Obama announced ... More >>
Addressing the Challenge of MANPADS Proliferation
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 10:05 am | US State Department
Today, I want to talk to you about our efforts to address the threat posed by shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile systems, also known as Man-Portable-Air-Defense-Systems or MANPADS. Currently in Libya we are engaged in the most extensive effort to combat ... More >>
Remarks in Cambodia
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 9:59 am | US State Department
We believe that the opportunities for cooperation on so many issues -- the United States is deeply supportive of the connectivity initiative that ASEAN has initiated. We are looking forward to bringing a strong business delegation this summer to ASEAN. ... More >>
New Zealand Waitangi Day
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 9:53 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 New Zealand as you commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, this February 6. This is a time to ... More >>
Burma at the Turning Point
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 9:50 am | US State Department
Thank you. It’s terrific to be invited by an organization I admire greatly, the National Endowment for Democracy, to speak about an issue that I care about deeply: Burma and its future. I must say, though, that it’s a bit hard to come to the NED ... More >>
Asst Sec Johnnie Carson to Lead African Energy Trade Mission
Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:57 pm | US State Department
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson will lead an Energy Trade Mission to Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana February 6-17. The delegation of U.S. government and private-sector executives will meet host country ... More >>
Combating Corruption and Bribery in APEC
Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:52 pm | US State Department
As we start the new APEC year under the leadership of the Government of the Russian Federation, let me thank all of the economies here and the international organizations that worked with the United States last year to ensure success during our chairmanship ... More >>
Keynote Address to Korea Society Gala Dinner
Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:49 pm | US State Department
Thank you very, very much for that very warm introduction. And let me just say welcome and thank you to all our friends, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, Ambassadors, National Security Advisor, all of our colleagues and friends that we have the honor ... More >>
US - L'Aquila Food Security Initiative
Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:42 pm | US State Department
Under U.S. leadership of the L’Aquila Food Security Initiative (AFSI) in 2012, Acting Special Representative for Global Food Security Jonathan Shrier will welcome global food security representatives to Washington February 2-3 to advance mutual ... More >>
