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

Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Cote d’Ivoire

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

2010-12-20

Good afternoon, on behalf of the Security Council, I would like to read the following statement* on Cote d’Ivoire: The members of the Security Council after the unanimous adoption of... Read More

Another Chance for Egypt to Commit to Transparency

Washington Post Op-Ed

Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Michael H. Posner

2010-12-18

Although it has held a series of troubling elections this year, Egypt has an opportunity to fulfill the commitments its government has made to the Egyptian people as it prepares... Read More

Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2010-12-18

This is a historic step forward for all Americans, a step toward a more perfect union and a more perfect reflection of our core values. As the President and I... Read More