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Fact Sheet on U.S.–Russia Visa Agreement
U.S. Department of State
2012-09-07
Historic Visa Agreement between the United States and the Russian Federation Enters Into Force September 9 An historic U.S. - Russia visa agreement will enter into force on September 9,... Read More
Remarks by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary McCarthy on Infrastructure's Role in Arab Spring
Washington, D.C.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Deborah A. McCarthy
2012-09-07
Economic Rebalance: The Role of Infrastructure in the Success of the Arab Spring Before I begin, I would like to thank Dr. John Duke Anthony and the National Council on... Read More
Secretary Clinton on the Report to Congress on the Haqqani Network
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-09-07
Today, I have sent a report to Congress saying that the Haqqani Network meets the statutory criteria of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) for designation as a Foreign Terrorist... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Andorra's National Day
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-09-07
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Andorra as you celebrate Our Lady of... Read More
Statement by Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell on Upcoming Presidential Election in Somalia
Washington, D.C.
State Department Acting Deputy Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell
2012-09-07
September 10 will be a historic day for Somalia as its Parliament chooses a new President. This is a time for Parliament to act with courage, determination, and integrity in... Read More
Statement by Assistant Secretary of State Michael H. Posner on his visit to Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Michael H. Posner
2012-09-06
I am very pleased to be back in Uganda. I first came to know this country in 1974 when I wrote a report on human rights violations under Idi Amin. ... Read More
In Niger, Hope for Ending Hunger
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies in Rome, David J. Lane
2012-09-06
David J. Lane serves as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies in Rome. I have just returned from a thought-provoking visit to Niger, one of the largest countries in the... Read More
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in China
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-09-06
In Beijing September 4-5, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with senior Chinese leaders. During remarks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Secretary Clinton said: "...I am pleased to... Read More
State Department Welcomes 2012 TechWomen to San Francisco
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Professional and Cultural Exchanges in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Lee Satterfield
2012-09-06
Lee Satterfield serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Yesterday, the 2012 class of TechWomen arrived in San Francisco to participate... Read More
Statement by Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell on New Coalition Government in Kyrgyz Republic
Washington, D.C.
State Department Acting Deputy Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell
2012-09-06
The United States congratulates the Kyrgyz Republic on the formation of a new coalition government and the selection of Jantoro Satybaldiyev as the new Prime Minister. The formation of the... Read More
Remarks by Secretary Clinton and Timor Leste's Prime Minister Gusmao
Dili, Timor Leste
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Prime Minister of Timor Leste Xanana Gusmao
2012-09-06
PRIME MINISTER GUSMAO: Ladies and gentlemen, today it has been a great pleasure to meet with United States Secretary of State, the lovely Hillary Clinton. (Inaudible) warmly welcomed me and... Read More
Remarks by Ambassador Cousens at the United Nations General Assembly Interactive Dialogue on the Responsibility to Protect
New York, N.Y.
U.S. Representative on the UN Economic and Social Council and Alternate Representative to the UN General Assembly, Ambassador Elizabeth M. Cousens
2012-09-06
AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me first thank the President of the General Assembly and the Secretary-General for organizing this interactive dialogue. Let me also warmly welcome you,... Read More
ABCs: Building Blocks for Better Relations
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake
2012-09-05
Robert O. Blake serves as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. Strategically located at the heart of Central Asia (it alone borders every other country in the... Read More
Remarks from Secretary Clinton and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Before Meeting
Beijing, China
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi
2012-09-05
FOREIGN MINISTER YANG: (Via interpreter) Madam Secretary, on behalf of the Chinese Government, a warm welcome on your visit to China. Madam Secretary, we place high importance on your visit.... Read More
White House Press Secretary on Colombia’s Peace Agreement with FARC
Washington, D.C.
The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
2012-09-05
President Obama today welcomed the announcement that Colombian President Santos reached a framework for peace negotiations between the Colombian government and the FARC. The President noted that the “Santos administration... Read More
Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell on Upholding the Sentence of 13 Bahraini Activists
Washington, D.C.
State Department Acting Deputy Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell
2012-09-05
We are deeply troubled by today’s developments in which an appeals court upheld the vast majority of convictions and sentences of 13 Bahraini activists. We urge the Government of Bahrain... Read More
Secretary Clinton in China: Remarks with Foreign Minister Yang
Beijing, China
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi
2012-09-05
MODERATOR: (Via interpreter.) Ladies and gentlemen, the joint press conference of Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will now begin. Now Foreign Minister Yang will make... Read More
Statement by Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell on the Angolan Election
Washington, D.C.
State Department Acting Deputy Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell
2012-09-05
We commend the Angolan people for their participation in Angola’s August 31 general election, and applaud Angolan political parties for their civic engagement and constructive dialogue on Angola’s future. The... Read More
State Department on Additional Humanitarian Assistance in Response to Violence in Syria
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson
2012-09-05
The United States remains deeply concerned by the humanitarian crisis caused by violence in Syria. Over 100,000 refugees have flooded into neighboring countries in the month of August, stretching host... Read More
