Statement by Ambassador Kennedy at the Plenary of the Conference on Disarmament

Geneva, Switzerland

Ambassador Laura Kennedy, U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament

2012-08-14

We appreciate the background paper produced by UNIDIR.  With regard to the agenda item on “New types of Weapons of Mass Destruction and radiological weapons”, I note the UNIDR paper’s... Read More

U.S.-China Middle East Dialogue in Beijing

Washington, D.C.

Office of the Spokesperson, U.S. Department of State

2012-08-14

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhai Jun on August 14 held the inaugural round of U.S.-China Middle East Dialogue in... Read More

International Youth Day: Partnering With Youth to Build a Better World

U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog

U.S. Department of State Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues, Zeenat Rahman

2012-08-13

Zeenat Rahman serves as Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues. This Sunday we will celebrate International Youth Day, and it's particularly timely that this year's theme is “Building a Better World:... Read More

Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Nigeria

U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-13

On August 9, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Security Council in Abuja, Nigeria. Secretary Clinton and President Goodluck Jonathan discussed... Read More

Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Ghana

U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-13

On August 10, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Accra, Ghana, where she attended the Ghanaian State Funeral of the late President John Atta Mills. In astatement on... Read More

Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Benin

U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-13

Following her visit to Ghana on August 10, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Benin. In Cotonou, Secretary Clinton met with Beninese President Boni Yayi. The Secretary and... Read More

Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Turkey

U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-13

On August 11, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled from Africa to Istanbul, Turkey, where she met with senior government officials to coordinate on Syria. Secretary Clinton held detailed... Read More

Engaging the World Through Partnerships

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U.S. Department of State Coordinator for Bureau of International Information Program, Dawn L. McCall

2012-08-13

Dawn L. McCall serves as Coordinator of the Bureau of International Information Programs. On a recent trip to Dhaka, Bangladesh, I visited Dhaka University to see a Banyan tree that Senator... Read More

Secretary Clinton and Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu on Syria

Istanbul, Turkey

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

2012-08-13

FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU: (Via translator.) Today (inaudible) Her Excellency, the Secretary of State of America, Ms. Hillary Clinton. This is the (inaudible) time that she (inaudible) visit to -- the... Read More

Statement by Secretary Clinton on International Youth Day, August 12

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-13

There are more than three billion people under the age of 30. Young people represent a growing class who are yearning to have their voices heard. But in too many... Read More

Secretary Clinton on India's Independence Day

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-13

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Republic of India as you celebrate... Read More

Secretary Clinton on Republic of Congo’s National Day

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-13

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Republic of Congo as you celebrate... Read More

Secretary Clinton on Pakistan's Independence Day

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-13

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the government and people of Pakistan as you celebrate the... Read More

U.S. Announces New Global Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Violence Against Women and Girls

Washington, D.C.

Office of the Spokesperson, U.S. Department of State

2012-08-13

The United States released the first-ever U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence Globally today, and President Obama signed an accompanying Executive Order directing all relevant agencies to... Read More

Secretary Clinton on Republic of Korea's Independence Day

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-13

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Republic of Korea as you celebrate... Read More

Under Secretary Gottemoeller at U.S. Strategic Command 2012 Deterrence Symposium

Omaha, NE

Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, U.S. Department of State, Rose Gottemoeller

2012-08-13

General Kehler, thank you for the opportunity to speak to STRATCOM’s 2012 Deterrence Symposium. It has become the place to talk about U.S. deterrence policy and deterrence relationships. I see... Read More

Clarification on the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report for Israel and the Occupied Territories

U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.

2012-08-11

Allegations reported in the media that the Department of State’s 2011 International Religious Freedom report criticized regulations governing visitation to, and worship at, the Temple Mount/Haram al Sharif are a... Read More

Executive Order: Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls Globally

The White House

President Barack Obama

2012-08-10

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. (a)... Read More

Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in South Africa

U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-08-09

On August 6, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to South Africa, where she met with former South African President Nelson Mandela and participated in theU.S.-South Africa Business Partnership... Read More

The State Department on the Situation in Belarus

Washington, D.C.

State Department Acting Deputy Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell

2012-08-09

Current Situation in Belarus The United States is deeply concerned about recent events in Belarus, including the decision of the Belarusian government to expel the Swedish ambassador and force Sweden... Read More