Informal Communication

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

Ramstein Airbase, Germany

USAFE Officers’ Club

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon.  Let me first start by saying to Foreign Minister Maas, my friend Heiko, thank you so much for what has been a very productive almost-day in Germany.  We’ve been in very close contact from virtually my first day as Secretary of State.  We’re partners across a vast array of issues that matter to Germany, to the United States, to the world.  And I’m

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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

U.S. Chief of Mission Residence

Copenhagen, Denmark

QUESTION:  Mr. Secretary, welcome to Denmark.  I hope that you are enjoying our country.

SECRETARY POMPEO:  It’s been a great visit, Johannes.  Thanks for having me.

QUESTION:  Great to hear that.  We have limited time, sir, so please allow me to jump to my first question.  Last year President Trump expressed an interest in buying

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Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

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Regions: Argentina, Australia , China, Hong Kong , Iran , Iraq , Italy , Lebanon , Norway , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Venezuela

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