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Keynote Remarks at U.S.-China Relations Conference
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 11:27 am | US State Department
Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you very much, Brent, for that very kind introduction. Mr. President, Mrs. Bush, Ambassador Zhang, who is an exceptionally talented diplomat, a very good friend, colleagues, and friends: I am delighted to be here today in College ... More >>
State Department Supports Global Travel Growth
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 10:56 am | US State Department
The Department of State is dedicated to the protection of our borders, and has no higher priority than the safety of our citizens. The Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is responsible for issuing visas to those international visitors to the United ... More >>
Clinton: Town Hall with Women, Youth, and Civil Society
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 5:06 pm | US State Department
I’m here mostly to listen. This is my first trip to Tajikistan. I have long looked forward to coming here. And I want to hear your views, your opinions and suggestions about the future of your country and the wider region. I know that Tajikistan is ... More >>
Clinton Interview With David Gregory of NBC's Meet The Press
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 5:00 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: Secretary Clinton, welcome back to Meet the Press. I want to start with Iraq and the President’s decision about withdrawal. As you know, Republicans have already piled on, suggesting that the prospect of sectarian violence once U.S. troops ... More >>
Liberation of Libya
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 4:46 pm | US State Department
The United States joins the Libyan people as they celebrate liberation from more than four decades of Qadhafi’s brutal dictatorship. The Libyan revolution was the work of ordinary, brave Libyans who demanded their freedoms and dignity. More >>
Daily Press Briefing - October 20, 2011
Friday, 21 October 2011, 4:12 pm | US State Department
Index for Today's Briefing • Libya o Future of NATO Mission o Confirmation on Qadhafi Death / Momentous Day for the People of Libya o NATO Confirmation of Convoy Strike o Controlling and Destroying Conventional Weapons / MANPADS Destruction o Road Ahead ... More >>
Remarks With Afghan President Hamid Karzai
Friday, 21 October 2011, 3:24 pm | US State Department
PRESIDENT KARZAI: (Via interpreter) (Inaudible) and she has very good intentions towards Afghanistan and towards (inaudible). She has been working for the security and stability in Afghanistan, and we are pleased to see her here in the capital, ... More >>
Interview With Nick Schifrin of ABC News
Friday, 21 October 2011, 3:22 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: I’ve worked in this in this region, in Afghanistan and Pakistan, for three years. I listened to your press conference today. What is it that you want Pakistan to do? Pakistan says that they cannot or will not take militarily on Haqqani ... More >>
Interview With Mujahid Kakar of Tolo TV
Friday, 21 October 2011, 3:19 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: Madam Secretary, you’re trying to advance something, which Afghanistan is in a very critical state. On one hand, the Afghanistan (inaudible) Pakistan is in trouble. (Inaudible) also we have some difficulties. What do you think, somehow ... More >>
Interview With Kim Ghattas of BBC News
Friday, 21 October 2011, 3:17 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: Madam Secretary, thank you very much for talking to the BBC. We’re in Afghanistan, but you’re about to travel to Pakistan with a very high-profile delegation of American officials – the head of the CIA, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ... More >>
Interview With Whit Johnson of CBS News
Friday, 21 October 2011, 3:15 pm | US State Department
QUESTION: Madam Secretary, thank you very much for granting this interview. We have some breaking news happening right now. Several reports coming out of Tripoli that Qadhafi has either been captured or killed; can you confirm any of this? More >>
Briefing: Senior State Department Official on North Korea
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 4:45 pm | US State Department
As you know, at the podium today we announced the fact that an interagency team of U.S. officials will have a second meeting with a North Korean delegation led by First Vice Minister Kim of North Korea in Geneva October 24 and 25. And just to say again ... More >>
Senior State Department Officials on Afghanistan
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 4:43 pm | US State Department
Let me just give you the opening sentence on what I think the Secretary’s objective is for the visit. She’s coming to Kabul to consult with President Karzai on the U.S. long-term commitment to Afghanistan, to talk about military and civilian transition More >>
EU and US Declaration on UN Security Council Resolutions
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 4:37 pm | US State Department
The United States and European Union signed a joint declaration today in New York reiterating our shared commitment to full and comprehensive implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) 1540 and 1977. More >>
Clinton: Remarks With Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 3:56 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: (In progress) on the soil of a free Libya. And on behalf of the American people I congratulate all Libyans. It is a great privilege to see a new future for Libya being born. And indeed, the work ahead is quite challenging, but ... More >>
Clinton: Town Hall Meeting With Libyan Youth & Civil Society
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 3:54 pm | US State Department
I appreciate greatly the president’s kind words about the support that our government provided. But the victory is yours, the future is yours, and it is a personal honor to be here in the heart of a liberated Tripoli, speaking to a brave generation of ... More >>
Report of the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 3:49 pm | US State Department
We welcome the first interim report by the UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Iran, Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, and take note of his assessment regarding the Iranian government’s “pattern of systemic violation” of its citizens’ rights. More >>
Daily Press Briefing - October 17, 2011
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 11:16 am | US State Department
QUESTION: I have a question about Iraq, firstly. There’s been some talk that plans to have U.S. troops beyond this year’s deadline have been dropped. Are you in a position to confirm that to say what the long-term plans are now? More >>
Transatlantic Missile Defense: Pt II, Lead Up to NATO Summit
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 11:09 am | US State Department
Thank you, Fred, for that kind introduction and for inviting me to participate in this conference. I want to particularly thank you for your leadership and the important efforts of the Atlantic Council around the world. I appreciate the opportunity to ... More >>
Background Briefing En route to Malta
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 10:57 am | US State Department
MODERATOR: All right. Ladies and gentlemen, we are on our way to Malta, where we will spend the night and then head into Tripoli tomorrow. To talk about the Secretary’s visit to Tripoli, we have two of our Senior State Department Officials. Take it away, ... More >>
