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Secretary Clinton on the Southern Sudan Referendum
Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton
2011-01-09
The successful start of voting for the Southern Sudan Referendum represents a historic step towards implementation of Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement. The people of Sudan deserve a process that is... Read More
Recent Protests and Website Hackings in Tunisia
Assistant Secretary Phillip J. Crowley
2011-01-07
We are concerned about demonstrations that have occurred over the past few weeks in Tunisia, which we understand to be the result of social and economic unrest. We encourage all... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Meeting with Belarusian Human Rights Activists
Assistant Secretary Philip J. Crowley
2011-01-06
Today Secretary Clinton met with Belarusian and Belarusian-American human rights activists including "We Remember" President Irina Krasovskaya and Belarus Free Theater co-founder Natalya Kolyada to discuss recent events in Belarus.... Read More
Condemning the New Years Day Attack on a Coptic Church in Egypt
Congressman Albio Sires
2011-01-06
One Minute Floor Statement Condeming the New years Day attack on a Coptic church in Egypt Mister Speaker, I rise today to condemn the senseless and heinous attack that took... Read More
Expectations & Implications: A Discussion on the Southern Sudan Referendum
General Scott Gration and Assistant Secretary Philip J. Cowley
2011-01-04
MR. CROWLEY: Hello and welcome to the Department of State in Washington, D.C. I’m P.J. Crowley. I’m the Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. And this is another conversation... Read More
Church Bombing in Egypt
Acting Department Spokesman Mark C. Toner
2011-01-01
The United States strongly condemns the bombing attack that occurred at a church in Alexandria, Egypt last night. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and loved ones of... Read More
Iraq: Violence Against Christians
Acting Department Spokesman Mark C. Toner
2010-12-31
We condemn the violence against Christians carried out overnight by terrorists in Iraq. President Talabani, Prime Minister Maliki, and virtually every political bloc and major religious leader in Iraq have... Read More
Burma's Independence Day
Acting Department Spokesman Mark C. Toner
2010-12-30
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 marks the 63rd anniversary of Burma’s independence. We offer our congratulations to the people of Burma on this occasion. We are unwavering in our support for... Read More
Statement by the Press Secretary, 12/27/2010
Office of the Press Secretary
2010-12-27
We are deeply concerned that a Russian judge today has indicated that for a second time Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev will be convicted. We are troubled by the allegations... Read More
Verdict in the Khodorkovsky-Lebedev Case
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-12-27
Today's conviction in the second trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev on charges of embezzlement and money laundering raises serious questions about selective prosecution -- and about the rule... Read More
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with the Sudanese Second Vice President
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
2010-12-24
Vice President Biden spoke with Sudanese Second Vice President Ali Osman Taha today regarding the upcoming referendum on the status of Southern Sudan. The Vice President underscored the United States'... Read More
Joint US-EU Statement on Post-Presidential Elections' Situation in Belarus
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton
2010-12-23
The following is a joint statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton on the post-presidential elections situation in Belarus. Begin text: The... Read More
Human Rights Watch Report on Israel and the Palestinians
Office of the Spokesman
2010-12-22
QUESTION TAKEN AT THE DECEMBER 22, 2010 DAILY PRESS BRIEFING Question: What is the State Department’s reaction to the report issued by HRW on Sunday focused on Israel and the... Read More
UN General Assembly Resolution on Iran's Human Rights Violations
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-12-22
The United States welcomes the UN General Assembly resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fully respect its human rights obligations. This resolution also reiterates the need for Iran... Read More
Zimbabwe Dialogue - The Copenhagen Statement
Office of the Spokesman
2010-12-22
The following statement was agreed upon by the countries attending a meeting of the Friends of Zimbabwe held in Copenhagen on December 10, 2010. Participants: U.S., Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland,... Read More
Readout of the President's Call with First Vice President of Sudan Salva Kiir
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
2010-12-22
Earlier this afternoon, President Obama called First Vice President of Sudan, Salva Kiir to discuss the status of peace negotiations and underscore the United States’ commitment to a peaceful and... Read More
Statement by the Press Secretary on Adoption of U.S. Sponsored Amendment to Ensure Gays and Lesbians Are Covered By UN Resolution on Extrajudicial Execution
White House Office of the Press Secretary
2010-12-21
President Obama applauds those countries that supported the amendment offered by the United States to ensure that “sexual orientation” remains covered by the United Nations resolution on extrajudicial, summary, and... Read More
Announcement of New Iraqi Government
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-12-21
I congratulate Iraq’s political leaders on forming a new, inclusive government that respects the will of the Iraqi people, reflects the nation’s diversity, and demonstrates a commitment to democratic ideals.... Read More
UN General Assembly Action on Sexual Orientation
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-12-21
I am pleased by the UN General Assembly’s action today to include sexual orientation in a resolution condemning extrajudicial and summary executions. The United States introduced this language to send... Read More
Statement by the Press Secretary on Belarusian Elections and Political Violence
Office of the Press Secretary
2010-12-20
The United States strongly condemns the actions that the Government of Belarus has taken to undermine the democratic process and use disproportionate force against political activists, civil society representatives and... Read More
