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Secretary Clinton on Vietnam’s National Day
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-31
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the Vietnamese people as they celebrate Vietnam’s National Day on September 2. In... Read More
Statement by Spokesperson Nuland on the Release of Maldivian National Inquiry Report
Washington, D.C.
State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2012-08-31
The United States welcomes the release of the report of the independent Commission of National Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the February 7 transfer of power in Maldives. The United... Read More
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to East Asia, the Pacific, and Russia
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-30
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton travels to the Cook Islands, Indonesia, China, Timor-Leste, Brunei, and Russia, August 30-September 9. In the Cook Islands on August 31, Secretary Clinton will... Read More
Statement by Secretary Clinton on Malaysia Hari Merdeka
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-30
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the Malaysian people as you celebrate your fifty-fifth Independence Day... Read More
Preview of Issues at the Upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leader's Meeting in Vladivostok, Russia
Washington, D.C.
The Washington Foreign Press Center
2012-08-30
BACKGROUND BRIEFING WITH A SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL AND A SENIOR OFFICIAL FROM THE OFFICE OF THE USTR MODERATOR: Good afternoon and welcome to the Washington Foreign Press Center. Today, we’re having a... Read More
Arms Control in the Information Age: Harnessing “Sisu”
Helsinki, Finland
Acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller
2012-08-30
Thank you for inviting me to speak here at the Finnish Institute for International Affairs. This is my first visit to Finland and it is an absolutely lovely place. This... Read More
A Conversation With Afghan Women in Nangarhar Province
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer
2012-08-30
Melanne Verveer serves as Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. During my first trip to Afghanistan as Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, I was struck by something one woman said to me... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Slovak Republic’s National Day
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-30
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Slovakia as you celebrate the 20th anniversary... Read More
Statement by Spokesperson Nuland on the Amir Hekmati
Washington, D.C.
State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2012-08-29
Today marks one year since Iranian authorities detained U.S. citizen Amir Hekmati. We are relieved that Iran’s Supreme Court overturned the death sentence verdict, but remain troubled by Mr. Hekmati’s... Read More
Statement by Spokesperson Nuland on the Execution of Death Row Inmates in The Gambia
Washington, D.C.
State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2012-08-29
The United States is greatly concerned by the Government of The Gambia’s execution of nine death row inmates. We condemn the lack of transparency and haste under which these executions... Read More
Deputy Secretary Costner at Review of U.N. Small Arms Action Program
New York, N.Y.
Deputy Director of Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement for Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Steven R. Costner
2012-08-29
AS DELIVERED Statement by Steven R. Costner, Deputy Director, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, at the Review Conference on the UN Programme of Action to... Read More
Statement by Spokesperson Nuland on Progress Toward Camp Ashraf’s Peaceful Closure
Washington, D.C.
State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2012-08-29
Resumed Progress toward Camp Ashraf’s Peaceful Closure The United States welcomes today’s safe arrival of the sixth convoy of approximately 400 Ashraf residents to Camp Hurriya, the first such convoy... Read More
Young Kenyan Mothers Work Together To Improve Food Security and Nutrition
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
USAID Kenya - Joan Lewa
2012-08-28
In Kenya, a group of young women are working collaboratively to put to use their knowledge of food and nutrition. The group is turning a profit while feeding themselves and... Read More
Remarks from Ambassador Rice in India on "Call to Action for Child Survival"
New Delhi, India
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Susan E. Rice
2012-08-28
Good evening everyone. Thank you so much for being here. Thank you, Ambassador Powell, and a warm welcome to the Minister and to all of our very distinguished guests tonight.... Read More
Statement by Spokesperson Nuland on Robert Levinson's Disappearance in Iran
Washington, D.C.
State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2012-08-28
Tomorrow marks 2,000 days since U.S. citizen Robert Levinson went missing in Iran on March 9, 2007. Mr. Levinson was last seen on Kish Island and the United States reiterates... Read More
Impact on the Ground: Implementing the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Donald K. Steinberg
2012-08-27
Donald K. Steinberg serves as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Less than a year ago, President Obama announced a National Action Plan (NAP) to implement commitments on Women, Peace... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-27
Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Trinidad and... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Ukraine’s National Day
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-24
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Ukraine as you celebrate the 21st anniversary... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Uruguay’s National Day
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-24
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Uruguay as you celebrate the 187th anniversary... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Moldova's National Day
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-24
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Moldova as you celebrate the 21st anniversary... Read More
