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Hispanic National Bar Association 36th National Convention
Monday, 5 September 2011, 10:25 am | US State Department
My name is Todd David Robinson, and I am a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs or INL. As a career diplomat, I have spent the bulk of my career working in Latin America. most recently ... More >>
U.S. Priorities for the NPT and Moving Forward
Monday, 5 September 2011, 10:19 am | US State Department
It is an honor to be here and we have much to discuss regarding our priorities in moving forward, including our efforts to advance the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference Action Plan. More >>
60th Anniversary of ANZUS Treaty
Friday, 2 September 2011, 5:32 pm | US State Department
Today we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ANZUS Treaty, which remains a keystone of our relationship with Australia and an enduring force for stability in the wider region. Few nations share closer ties than Australia and the United States. More >>
Press Availability on Libya
Friday, 2 September 2011, 11:40 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, this is my ninth trip to discuss the current crisis in Libya, and each time I have urged that our partners stay focused on the ultimate objective of helping the Libyan people chart their way to a better future. More >>
Background Briefing on Libya
Friday, 2 September 2011, 10:59 am | US State Department
SENIOR STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL TWO: Okay, guys, we have Senior Official One to talk about the Secretary’s meetings this afternoon with President Sarkozy, with the TNC representatives, Chairman Jalil and Prime Minister Jabril, and about the ... More >>
U.S. Priorities for the NPT and Moving Forward
Friday, 2 September 2011, 10:12 am | US State Department
Good Afternoon. I would like to begin by thanking the EastWest Institute for their invitation and for their continued dedicated efforts to help forge collective action from the international community towards a safer and better world. More >>
Daily Press Briefing - August 31, 2011
Friday, 2 September 2011, 9:57 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Can we start with just – with Libya, and what your understanding is of the Algerian explanation for taking in Qadhafi’s family? MS. NULAND: We’ve seen the letter now. Essentially, what it says is that they made this decision to take ... More >>
Special Briefing On Secretary Clinton's Trip to Paris
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 5:05 pm | US State Department
Special Briefing Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 31, 2011 More >>
Daily Press Briefing: August 30, 2011
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 3:49 pm | US State Department
The United States is deeply concerned about reports of continued Sudanese air force bombings of civilian areas in Southern Kordofan, despite President Bashir’s announcement of a unilateral two-week ceasefire last Tuesday More >>
Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 11:37 am | US State Department
On September 8, Secretary Clinton will participate in a conversation with TIME Magazine’s Managing Editor Richard Stengel, marking “Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience,” a special screening and portrait exhibition hosted by TimeWarner in New York City. ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - August 29, 2011
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 11:45 am | US State Department
First of all, with regard to the so-called Abkhaz presidential elections on August 26th, the United States does not recognize the legitimacy or the results of the August 26 so-called elections in the Abkhazia region of Georgia. We reiterate our support ... More >>
U.S. Department of State Announces The Rhythm Road
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 9:43 am | US State Department
U.S. Department of State Announces The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad's 2011 Fall Tour Schedule. More >>
Keynote: National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 9:32 am | US State Department
Keynote Address Remarks by Daniel Baer, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, As Prepared for Delivery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. August 26, 2011 More >>
Keystone XL Project: Final Environmental Impact Statement
Monday, 29 August 2011, 10:02 am | US State Department
Today, we are releasing the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Keystone XL project. We have produced a final environmental impact statement that thoroughly examines and assesses the potential environmental impacts of this proposed project. More >>
UN Sanctions Committee on Libya
Monday, 29 August 2011, 9:58 am | US State Department
MS. FULTON: Okay. Thank you, and thanks, everybody, for joining us on such short notice. With the recent action in the UN to release frozen Libyan funds, we thought it would be useful to have some of our senior State Department officials speak with ... More >>
Statement on Libya
Friday, 26 August 2011, 1:21 pm | US State Department
The events in Libya this week have heartened the world. The situation remains fluid, but it is clear that the Qadhafi era is coming to an end, opening the way for a new era in Libya—one of liberty, justice, and peace. More >>
Two-Week Ceasefire in Sudan
Friday, 26 August 2011, 1:20 pm | US State Department
This week’s announcement by the Government of Sudan to establish a two-week unilateral ceasefire in Sudan’s Southern Kordofan state is a positive initial step toward bringing stability and relief to those affected by violence since early June. The ... More >>
Unfreezing Assets to Meet Humanitarian Needs of Libyans
Friday, 26 August 2011, 1:19 pm | US State Department
The UN Security Council’s Libya Sanctions Committee approved a U.S. proposal to unfreeze $1.5 billion of Libyan assets to be used to provide critical humanitarian and other assistance to the Libyan people. The U.S. request to unfreeze Libyan assets ... More >>
Syria: Attack on Ali Farzat and Persecution of Activists
Friday, 26 August 2011, 11:36 am | US State Department
The Syrian government’s targeted, brutal attack on Ali Farzat, the most popular political cartoonist in the country and a long-time human rights advocate, is deplorable. The regime’s thugs focused their attention on Ferzat’s hands, beating them furiously ... More >>
Intervention at Libya Contact Group Meeting
Friday, 26 August 2011, 10:59 am | US State Department
I want to join in thanking Turkey for hosting this meeting of the Libya Contact Group. It comes at an important, even historic, moment. The events in Tripoli this week unquestionably represent a turning point for the people of Libya. The departure of ... More >>
