FACT SHEET: Advancing U.S. Interests at the United Nations

Fact Sheet from the U.S. Mission to the United Nations

2011-04-06

The Obama Administration, in its first two years in office, has dramatically changed America’s course at the United Nations to advance our interests and values and help create a world... Read More

Johnnie Carson on U.S. Policy Towards Africa in 2011: Implications of Current Events

Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of African Affairs, Johnnie Carson

2011-04-05

Click here for State.gov video of Assistant Secretary Carson's remarks I would like to thank Steve McDonald and the Woodrow Wilson Center for inviting me to speak today. It’s a... Read More

Mark Toner: Statement on Vietnam's Conviction of Activist Cu Huy Ha Vu

Acting Deputy Spokesman Mark C. Toner

2011-04-04

The United States is deeply concerned by the April 4 conviction and sentencing to seven years imprisonment of activist Cu Huy Ha Vu on charges of “propagandizing against the government.”... Read More

Secretary Clinton: Statement on the Violence in Cote d'Ivoire

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-04-02

We are deeply concerned by the dangerous and deteriorating situation in Cote d’Ivoire, including recent reports of gross human rights abuses and potential massacres in the west. The United States... Read More

U.S. Department of State Honors Dr. Protais Bunini Gahungu of Rwanda

Office of the Spokesman

2011-04-01

The U.S. Department of State has named Dr. Protais Bunini Gahungu, an alumnus of the Citizen Exchanges program, as State Alumni Member of the Month. Throughout April, his leadership in... Read More

2011-04-01

7 images of Az-Zabadani... Az-Zabadani, Syria - Update    Posted on April 2, 2012 Syrian government security forces have conducted operations in Az-Zabadani since the start of pro-democracy protests last year,... Read More

Johnnie Carson: Statement on the Situation in Cote d'Ivoire

Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson, Bureau of African Affairs

2011-03-31

MR. TONER: Good afternoon, everyone. Well, we thought it was – would be useful to invite our Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson to come and give you all... Read More

Princeton Lyman: Remarks From the New Special Envoy for Sudan

Special Envoy for Sudan, Ambassador Princeton Lyman

2011-03-31

AMBASSADOR LYMAN: Madam Secretary, thank you so very, very much. The support that President Obama and Secretary Clinton have given to this process has been extraordinary and sustained, and with... Read More

Tommy Vietor: Statement on Strategy 31 Protests in Russia

Office of the Press Secretary

2011-03-31

The United States is concerned by reports of the detention on March 31 of many Russian citizens who were participating in peaceful rallies throughout Russia to demonstrate their support for... Read More

Secretary Clinton: Announcing the New Special Envoy to Sudan

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-31

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased to be here this afternoon to introduce Ambassador Princeton Lyman as our new special envoy for Sudan. I’m also delighted to welcome... Read More

Mark Toner: The United Nations Human Rights Council

Office of the Press Secretary

2011-03-30

The United States is pleased to note the landmark achievements of the most recent session of the UN Human Rights Council. This session included bold, assertive action by the Council... Read More

Fact Sheet: Key U.S. Accomplishments at the UN Human Rights Council

2011-03-30

This September will mark the two-year anniversary of U.S. membership on the United Nations Human Rights Council. U.S. engagement at the Council has led to a number of new mechanisms... Read More

Secretary Clinton: Remarks After Meeting With Columbia Vice President Angelino Garzon

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-29

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. I am very pleased to be here with Vice President Garzon of Colombia on his first visit to Washington as vice president. Before discussing the important... Read More

Secretary Clinton: After the International Conference on the Libyan Crisis

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-29

SECRETARY CLINTON: All set? I apologize for my voice. Good afternoon and I want to begin by expressing certainly our gratitude to the prime minister and the foreign secretary and... Read More

Secretary Clinton: At the International Conference on Libya

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-29

Thank you very much, Prime Minister, and thanks to you and your government for the critical leadership effort you have demonstrated in our common effort. Thanks too to France, which... Read More

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Videoconference with President Sarkozy, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Cameron

Office of the Press Secretary

2011-03-28

President Obama spoke by videoconference this afternoon with President Sarkozy, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Cameron as part of his regular consultations with European allies.  They had a broad strategic... Read More

Secretary Solis: Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis

2011-03-28

Today, as part of Women's History Month and in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Valerie Jarrett and I welcomed four remarkable women organizers to the... Read More

Secretary Clinton: Women Senators’ Resolution Calling for Renewed Focus on Women’s Rights in North Africa and the Middle East

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-28

I thank Senator Snowe and all the women Senators for shining a spotlight on the critical role women continue to play in the dramatic events sweeping North Africa and the... Read More

Secretary Clinton & Gates: With Jake Tapper of ABC’s This Week

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates

2011-03-27

QUESTION: And joining me now in their first interview since the attacks on Libya began, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Madam and Mr. Secretary, thanks... Read More

"Secretary Clinton: With Bob Schieffer of CBS’s Face the Nation

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates

2011-03-27

QUESTION: Good morning again. And we are joined in the studio by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense. Madam Secretary, let me start with you. Tens of... Read More