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Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Robbins on the Geneva Discussions on Georgia
United States Mission to the OSCE, Vienna, Austria
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Gary Robbins, United States Mission to the OSCE
2011-10-13
Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council The United States continues to support the Geneva Discussions as an important forum for improving security and humanitarian conditions in Georgia. We urge all... Read More
Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Robbins on the Sentencing of Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine
United States Mission to the OSCE, Vienna, Austria
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Gary Robbins, United States Mission to the OSCE
2011-10-13
The United States is deeply disappointed with the conviction and sentencing of former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko through a politically motivated prosecution. The charges against Mrs. Tymoshenko and... Read More
Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Robbins on Violence in Egypt
United States Mission to the OSCE, Vienna, Austria
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Gary Robbins, United States Mission to the OSCE
2011-10-13
The United States is deeply concerned about the violence in Egypt that has led to a tragic loss of life among demonstrators and security forces. We express our condolences to... Read More
Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Robbins on the Convictions of April 2 Protesters in Azerbaijan
United States Mission to the OSCE, Vienna, Austria
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Gary Robbins, United States Mission to the OSCE
2011-10-13
The United States deeply regrets the recent convictions of a number of opposition activists who participated in peaceful demonstrations on April 2. These rulings include: The October 10 verdict of... Read More
Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Robbins on the Invitation by the Russian Federation for International Observers for the Duma Elections
United States Mission to the OSCE, Vienna, Austria
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Gary Robbins, United States Mission to the OSCE
2011-10-13
The United States welcomes the timely invitation by the Russian Federation Central Election Commission for international observers, including an Election Observation Mission from OSCE/ODIHR and Parliamentary Assembly, for the December... Read More
Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Robbins on the New Religion Law in Kazakhstan
United States Mission to the OSCE, Vienna, Austria
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Gary Robbins, United States Mission to the OSCE
2011-10-13
Despite assurances from the Government of Kazakhstan that the new law on religion would be in keeping with its OSCE commitments and its international obligations and commitments regarding freedom of... Read More
Statement by Kelly Razzouk on Agenda Item 65 - Rights of the Child
U.S. Mission to the United Nations, New York, NY
Kelly Razzouk
2011-10-13
Statement delivered to the UN's Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Affairs) on Item 65 - Rights of the Child, during the 66th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. ... Read More
Undersecretary Sherman on Addressing Potential Threats from Iran: Administration Perspectives on Implementing New Economic Sanctions One Year Later
Statement Before the Senate Banking Committee Hearing, Washington, DC
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman
2011-10-13
Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Senator Shelby, Distinguished Members of the Committee: thank you for inviting me to appear before you today to discuss the Obama Administration’s strategy to address the... Read More
Opportunities and Challenges of the Digital Age
Nizhny Novgorod State University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Assistant Secretary of State Michael H. Posner
2011-10-13
Thank you, Dean Kolobov, and thank you, faculty and students of Nizhny Novgorod State University, for your gracious welcome. I’m delighted to have the chance to visit Nizhny Novgorod because... Read More
Deputy Assistant Secretary Baer's Keynote Address to the Compass to Compassion Conference
Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Daniel B. Baer
2011-10-12
(Remarks as prepared) Thank you for that warm introduction, and thank you, Reverend Ogle and Bishop Christopher, for inviting me to speak today and for putting me in such good... Read More
United States Intervention for Timor Leste at the UPR Working Group
U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
Delegation of the United States of America
2011-10-12
12th Session of the UPR Working Group The United States welcomes the delegation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the UPR Working Group. We commend Timor Leste for its... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Interview With Savannah Guthrie of NBC's Today Show
Washington, DC
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton with NBC's Savannah Guthrie
2011-10-12
QUESTION: Madam Secretary, thank you so much for doing this. SECRETARY CLINTON: It is a pleasure, Savannah, and welcome to the State Department. QUESTION: Thank you. Let’s talk about the... Read More
Statement by Press Secretary Carney on Ukraine
The United States urges the release of Mrs. Tymoshenko and the other political leaders and former government officials.
The White House Office of the Press Secretary
2011-10-11
The United States is deeply disappointed with the conviction and sentencing of former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko through a politically motivated prosecution. The charges against Mrs. Tymoshenko and... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Call With Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr
The Secretary conveyed U.S. support for the Egyptian Cabinet’s decision to launch a transparent and credible investigation into the violence
State Department Office of the Press Secretary
2011-10-11
Secretary Clinton spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr this afternoon to convey our deep concern about the violence that occurred over the weekend. She expressed condolences for all... Read More
Award of Mo Ibrahim Prize to Former President Pedro Pires of Cape Verde
Specifically, the award cited Pires's influence in assuring Cape Verde’s successful transition from one-party to multi-party governance.
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2011-10-11
The United States congratulates Pedro de Verona Rodrigues Pires, the former president of Cape Verde, upon being awarded the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. This prize recognizes President... Read More
FACT SHEET: The State Department Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative's Support for the Democratic Aspirations of the Tunisian People
The United States is committed to supporting the Tunisian transition and the Tunisian efforts to build strong foundations for democratic growth and economic opportunity.
United States Department of State Office of the Spokesperson
2011-10-11
Since January 2011 and in immediate response to the Tunisian Revolution, the United States has committed approximately $55 million in non-security assistance in support of Tunisia’s democratic transition. The Middle... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Interview with the Associated Press
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2011-10-11
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, originally when I set this up, I had wanted to do this for a while and I thought the – let me make sure everybody’s got their... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Interview with Reuters
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2011-10-11
QUESTION: Thanks very much for doing this. SECRETARY CLINTON: I’m happy to do it – glad this worked out. QUESTION: We should have tea more often. (Laughter.) SECRETARY CLINTON: That’s... Read More
Statement by Laurie Shestack Phipps, at a Session of the UN General Assembly's Third Committee on Advancement of Women
U.S. Mission to the United Nations, New York, NY
Laurie Shestack Phipps, Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs
2011-10-10
(Remarks as delivered) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We are pleased that the Third Committee is devoting its attention to this important agenda item on the advancement of women, and we... Read More
Statement by the Press Secretary on Violence in Egypt
We also note Prime Minister Sharaf's call for an investigation and appeal to all parties to refrain from violence.
The White House Office of the Press Secretary
2011-10-10
The President is deeply concerned about the violence in Egypt that has led to a tragic loss of life among demonstrators and security forces. The United States expresses our condolences... Read More
