UNSC Resolution on Libya Authorizes Use of Force, Including No-Fly Zone (Part 2)

U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan E. Rice

2011-03-17

Security Council Stakeout on UN Security Council Resolution 1973 Ambassador Rice: Good evening, the U.S. is very pleased with today’s vote and with the strong provisions of Resolution 1973. This... Read More

Susan E. Rice: Remarks at the Security Council Stakeout on UN Security Council Resolution 1973

Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations

2011-03-17

Ambassador Rice: Good evening, the U.S. is very pleased with today’s vote and with the strong provisions of Resolution 1973. This resolution should send a strong message to Colonel Qadhafi... Read More

Ambassador Beyrle: Remarks at the 3rd Annual American Conference Institute’s Anti-Corruption Summit

United States Ambassador to Russia John Beyrle

2011-03-16

It is a great pleasure to be here today. This is the third annual ACI Anti-Corruption summit in Moscow and it seems that every year, the conference attracts greater attention.... Read More

Secretary Clinton: Remarks in Tahrir Square

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-16

Tahrir Square Cairo, Egypt To see where this revolution happened and all that it has meant to the world is extraordinary for me. It's just a great reminder of the... Read More

Secretary Clinton: With of Andrea Mitchell of NBC

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-16

QUESTION: Thank you, Madam Secretary. I wanted to talk first about Japan. The scale of this catastrophe is so enormous, and it’s inevitably going to affect nuclear policy. It already... Read More

Secretary Clinton: With Wyatt Andrews of CBS

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-16

QUESTION: Thanks for your time this afternoon. In this whole debate about the Libyan no-fly zone and who participates, you several times expressed a sense of urgency, certainly about the... Read More

Secretary Clinton: With Steve Inskeep of NPR

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-16

QUESTION: Okay, we’ll jump right into it. Again, I’ll try not to take up too much of your time. Before I ask about Egypt, I’m obliged to ask you about... Read More

Secretary Clinton: With Kim Ghattas of BBC

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-16

QUESTION: Thank you for speaking to the BBC, Madam Secretary. I want to ask you first about the UN resolution that is being tabled at the UN in New York... Read More

Secretary Clinton: Interview With Shahira Amin of Nile TV

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-03-16

QUESTION: American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, it’s such an honor to meet you, and thank you for giving me this opportunity to host you on Egyptian television. SECRETARY CLINTON:... Read More

Internet Freedom in the 21st Cenutry

Bureau of Public Affairs

2011-03-16

Just over a year ago, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for a global commitment to Internet Freedom. Based on the universal human rights framework, Internet Freedom – or as... Read More

Op-ed by Vice President Biden in the International Herald Tribune: The Next Steps in the U.S.-Russia Reset

Office of the Vice President

2011-03-14

The Next Steps In the U.S.-Russia Reset International Herald Tribune By Joseph R. Biden Jr. When we came into office two years ago, our relationship with Russia had reached a... Read More

U.S. Calls Attention to Serious Human Rights Situations Around the World

Ambassador Eileen Donahoe

2011-03-14

General Debate on Human Rights Situations Requiring Council Attention Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America Human Rights Council 16th Session Thank you, Mr. President. This session... Read More

Special Rapporteur’s Report Paints Grim Picture of the Continuing Human Rights Tragedy in Burma

2011-03-14

UN Human Rights Council 16th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Burma Statement by the Delegation of the United States Delivered by Margaret Wang Thank... Read More

Ambassador Donahoe: Human Rights Situation in Côte d’Ivoire is “Grave and Deteriorating”

U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe

2011-03-14

At the 16th Session of the Human Rights Council on Follow-up to the Human Rights Council 14th Special Session –Côte d’Ivoire Geneva, Switzerland Thank you, Mr. President. The United States... Read More

Ambassador Robert King: U.S. Urges Continued UN Focus on Human Rights Situation in North Korea

U.S. Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues, Ambassador Robert King

2011-03-14

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK( (Mr. Marzuki DARUSMAN) 16th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council The United... Read More

Ambassador Donahoe Calls Attention to Serious Human Rights Situations Around the World

U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland

U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe

2011-03-14

Thank you, Mr. President. This session of the Human Rights Council comes as citizens across the Middle East have taken to the streets to demand change. We urge all governments... Read More

Phlip Crowley: Statement of Ongoing Situation in Yemen

Bureau of Public Affairs Assistant Secretary, Philip J. Crowley

2011-03-13

The United States is deeply concerned by continuing reports of deaths and injuries at demonstrations throughout Yemen in the past week. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and... Read More

Philip Crowley: Statement on Sentencing of Alan Gross

2011-03-12

Philip J. Crowley Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC We deplore this ruling. Alan Gross is a dedicated international development worker who has devoted his life to helping... Read More

Vice President Joe Biden: Remarks in Chisinau, Moldova

2011-03-11

The White House Office of the Vice President Opera House Square Chisinau, Moldova 2:15 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. Prime Minister, Mrs. Filat, and most importantly, Tina, your daughter... Read More

President Obama: Following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan

2011-03-11

The White House Office of the Press Secretary News Conference by the President South Court Auditorium Please note the correction to the transcript below. THE PRESIDENT: The answer to your... Read More