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Remarks at Norwegian Women and Security Network
Friday, 1 July 2011, 5:09 pm | US State Department
This is an important time for organizations such as yours. The events of recent months—from the democratic revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa to the earthquake in Japan—remind us of the gravity of transnational security challenges. More >>
U.S.-Norway Cooperation on Low-Carbon Economy
Friday, 1 July 2011, 5:08 pm | US State Department
So, the United States is investing more than $90 billion in clean energy; and we are working across government and industry to develop innovative clean energy solutions. More >>
Fact Sheet on Emerging Democracies
Friday, 1 July 2011, 5:05 pm | US State Department
As a new wave of democratization spreads across the world, the Community of Democracies (CD) is working to support successful transitions to democracy. During the upcoming Community of Democracies 6th Ministerial in Vilnius, Lithuania, the organization ... More >>
Remarks With Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban
Friday, 1 July 2011, 5:04 pm | US State Department
Hungary and the United States of America, since the demise of communism, have had very strong and ever-enhanced relations. This alliance that we’ve built is value-based and this alliance, again, was reinforced again and again during the past 20 years. More >>
Remarks With Pacific Island Journalists
Friday, 1 July 2011, 5:02 pm | US State Department
Too often when we say Asia-Pacific, it is the second word, Pacific, that gets short shrift, and this mission is an attempt to underscore our enduring deep commitments to the region across a whole host of issues: the welfare of the people that live ... More >>
Remarks at the Diplomacy Series
Friday, 1 July 2011, 4:58 pm | US State Department
Hi. Glad to be here with you all today. I’m supposed to talk about trade and, actually, what I’d rather talk about is financial inclusion, and I’ll tell you why. It’s that I’ve found that the private sector’s a heck of a lot better ... More >>
Remarks at Women-Enhancing Democracy Event
Friday, 1 July 2011, 4:50 pm | US State Department
It is such a pleasure for the United States to be co-chairing the Community of Democracies Working Group on Gender Equality and the Promotion of the Rights of Women with a trailblazer when it comes to women in politics More >>
Emergency with Stabilization of Iraq to Continue Full Year
Friday, 1 July 2011, 4:45 pm | US State Department
The United States has completed its evaluation of Iraq's ongoing efforts to finalize the full and effective transition to a post-Development Fund for Iraq mechanism by June 30, 2011. More >>
2011 Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Meeting
Friday, 1 July 2011, 3:39 pm | US State Department
The following is the text of a joint statement of the United States and the Russian Federation as Co-Chairs of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism on the conclusion of a plenary meeting marking its 5th anniversary. More >>
South and Central Asia: Drug Control Service
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:32 pm | US State Department
I’ve had the pleasure of having meetings today with the President, with the Prime Minister, with the Vice Prime Minister, and with the distinguished Chairman of the National Drug Control Agency. We have discussed the excellent drug cooperation that ... More >>
Remarks With South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-Hwan
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 12:41 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Before we begin, let me comment on today’s House votes concerning Libya. We would have preferred a different outcome on the Hastings resolution, but ultimately we are gratified that the House has decisively rejected efforts to limit ... More >>
USTDA Egypt: Forward Forum, Executive Roundtable
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 12:30 pm | US State Department
We have all seen the Arab Spring take flight. But now we must help the Arab Spring take root. The United States is working to ensure the revolution delivers on its promise, and we stand ready to support Egypt as it liberalizes not only its political ... More >>
Remarks on the 2011 Trafficking in Persons Report
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 5:04 pm | US State Department
My role at the State Department is to oversee our foreign policy on a wide array of transnational issues, including protection of human rights, the promotion of democratic principles, and of course, our efforts to combat trafficking in persons. More >>
The Political and Economic Power of Women
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 4:49 pm | US State Department
Today I want to talk to you about the political and economic power of women in a spirit of realistic optimism. Political and economic realities are intertwined. As Karen said, progress in one dimension reinforces progress in the other. These are ... More >>
Remarks at LGBT Event for LGBT Pride Month
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 4:48 pm | US State Department
Well, this is an especially momentous and extraordinary time for us to meet for the State Department’s annual Pride celebration, the third event we’ve had here at State since I became Secretary, and the first following the historic vote in New ... More >>
The 2011 Global Trafficking in Persons Report
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 4:46 pm | US State Department
The Trafficking in Persons Report is in its 11th incarnation now. It’s created by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, which was the modern updating of our post-civil war antislavery statutes that happened in the fall of 2000 under ... More >>
Passage of UN Security Council Resolution 1990 on Sudan
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 3:18 pm | US State Department
The United States commends the swift passage of UN Security Council resolution 1990, which approves the mandate requested by Sudanese leaders to facilitate the deployment of up to 4200 Ethiopian peacekeepers to the Abyei region of Sudan. More >>
Gaza "Anniversary" Flotilla
Monday, 27 June 2011, 4:51 pm | US State Department
Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the confrontation between Israeli forces and activists when a flotilla attempted to break Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza on May 31, 2010. The United States deeply regrets the tragic loss of life ... More >>
Remarks Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Friday, 24 June 2011, 4:16 pm | US State Department
As the President said last night, the United States is meeting the goals he set for our three-track strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The military surge has ramped up pressure on al-Qaida and Taliban insurgents. More >>
Clinton and Geithner: Joint Statement on Iran Sanctions
Friday, 24 June 2011, 2:11 pm | US State Department
Today, the United States imposed sanctions on Tidewater Middle East Company, an operator of Iranian ports owned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that has links to Iranian proliferation activities. More >>
