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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
WASHINGTON, D.C.
QUESTION: Hello. We’re here today with Mike Pompeo, the 70th Secretary of State. And we’re beginning the new year with a conversation with him. Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for giving us time today.
SECRETARY POMPEO: David, it’s great to be with you. Happy New Year to you.
QUESTION: So did you get any time off for the holidays, or you had to work straight thro
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the Government of the United States, I want to convey my condolences and respect to former Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta’s family and the people of Papua New Guinea on his passing. Sir Mekere made invaluable contributions to the political and economic institutions of his country during his time in office. In this time of mourning, we extend our deepes
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On behalf of the United States of America, I offer the people of the Kingdom of Eswatini our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini. He has been a steadfast partner with the United States in working to combat the scourge of HIV, encourage good governance, strengthen a market-based economy, defend human rights, and raise up women, youth, and other disadvantaged groups in society. The United States stands with the people of Eswa
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Religious freedom is an unalienable right, and the bedrock upon which free societies are built and flourish. Today, the United States – a nation founded by those fleeing religious persecution, as the recent Commission on Unalienable Rights report noted – once again took action to defend those who simply want to exercise this essential freedom.
The United States is designating Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, Nigeria, the DPRK, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajiki
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people and government of the Central African Republic as you celebrate your national day.
Over the last year, our two nations have worked to build the foundation for a more secure, healthy, and prosperous future for all Central Africans. From the signing of agreements to reinforce our development and security partnerships, to our mutual efforts to respond to th
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
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SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning, everyone. And thanks, Roger. Thanks to you also, Ben, and all the Reagan Foundation trustees, and the institute staff for making this event possible. It’s really special to be here today.
I’m honored that you asked me to inaugurate this Center for Freedom and Democracy.
See if I can’t solve this feedback problem myself.
As we w
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The United States is deeply concerned by reports that the Tigray People’s Liberation Front carried out attacks on Ethiopian National Defense Force bases in Ethiopia’s Tigray region on November 3. We are saddened by the tragic loss of life and urge immediate action to restore the peace and de-escalate tensions. The protection of civilian safety and security is essential. We will continue to follow this situation closely. The United States stand
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Welcome. Today I want to discuss a theme that deserves far more attention, and that is that America is a force for good in the world.
Last week the World Food Programme was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger and improve conditions for peace around the world.
The WFP is run by Executive Director David Bea
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
In commemoration of your 54th Independence Day, I send my heartfelt congratulations to the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho.
Together we seek to achieve our common goal of a stable and bright future for the citizens of Lesotho. Our partnership on health matters has brought Lesotho ever closer to HIV/AIDS epidemic control and has supported Lesotho’s COVID-19 response. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) continues to deepen our econ
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On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Guinea and send best wishes as you celebrate the 62nd anniversary of your independence.
As Guinea’s presidential elections approach on October 18, we reaffirm our commitment to the democratic process, transparency, and accountability. We look forward to working with Guinea’s people, government, opposition groups, and civil society, in support of a fre
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On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the citizens of Guinea-Bissau as you celebrate your Independence Day.
As our countries continue to combat COVID-19, we are encouraged by our shared commitment to peace and security, economic growth, and a stable, democratic government in Guinea-Bissau.
I offer my best wishes to Bissau-Guineans all over the world as you celebrate the 47th anniversary of your independ
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Jack Graham, Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church
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Prestonwood Baptist Church
MR GRAHAM: Well, I am so happy to be able to introduce to you Secretary of State of the United States of America Mike Pompeo, who first and foremost in his resume – and you’re about to hear an incredible resume – but first and foremost, he is a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ and a believer in our savior. (Applause.)
He was b
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On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I extend congratulations to the people of Papua New Guinea as you raise your flag at Independence Hill on the 45th anniversary of your independence.
This is a day to celebrate your rich history, and I am proud to greet you on this important occasion in recognition of our close partnership, mutual respect, and common values. Even as both our nations confront COVID-19 in this region and w
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, the United States imposed economic sanctions on Nabah Ltd., a company owned or controlled by Ashraf Seed Ahmed Al-Cardinal. Al-Cardinal is a Sudanese businessman previously designated for his role in corruption connected to the South Sudanese government.
Al-Cardinal was designated for engaging in corruption, including participating in bribery, kickbacks, and procurement fraud involving senior South Sudanese government officials. He and his comp
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, the United States imposed economic sanctions on Zineb Souma Yahya Jammeh, the former first lady of The Gambia. Zineb Jammeh is believed to control many of the overseas assets of her husband, Yahya Jammeh, the notoriously corrupt former leader of The Gambia, who was sanctioned by the Department of the Treasury in 2017. In addition, the State Department designated Zineb Jammeh in December 2018 under Section 7031(c) of the annual appropriations bill as a
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, it is my pleasure to congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Eswatini on the 52nd anniversary of your nation’s independence.
As you celebrate the rich traditions of your country and the resilience of your people, I reaffirm the commitment of the United States to stand together with Eswatini as you combat the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also continue to support our broader shared
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, the United States is taking action to protect Americans from unjust and illegitimate investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which threatens our sovereignty and poses a danger to the United States and our allies. The United States is a strong advocate for justice around the world but is not a party to the Rome Statute that created the ICC, nor have we ever accepted its jurisdiction over our personnel. The ICC’s recklessness has forced u
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, the United States imposed financial sanctions and visa restrictions on four Ugandan individuals for their involvement in activities that victimized young children in a corrupt adoption scheme. Ugandan judges Moses Mukiibi and Wilson Musalu Musene, and Ugandan lawyer Dorah Mirembe and her associate Patrick Ecobu, participated in a scam whereby young children were removed from their families and placed into a corrupt adoption network, aided by the facili
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I extend my congratulations to the people of Liberia as you mark 173 years of independence.
The United States and Liberia share deep historical and cultural bonds, and we are proud to partner with you in fostering economic development, promoting strong democratic institutions, upholding human rights, and deepening commercial ties between our two nations. Our collaboration is part
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my congratulations to the citizens of Belgium on your national day.
The United States and Belgium share a deep and longstanding friendship, which continues to thrive based on close people-to-people ties and shared values of freedom and democracy. Belgium’s scientific contributions to counter the global COVID-19 pandemic have supported our shared goals of health and economic
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, DC
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. I want to start by marking – yeah, good morning. Good to see some new – James, great to see you back.
QUESTION: Likewise.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Welcome. I want to start by marking two anniversaries. First, on July 11th, the United States and Vietnam celebrated the 25th anniversary of the establishment of
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On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate you and all Malawians on the 56th anniversary of your independence on July 6. I hope that Malawi can build on its recently concluded historic presidential elections, which demonstrated the strength of Malawi’s democratic institutions, to better ensure a bright future for all its citizens.
Malawi and the United States share strong partnerships across a multitude of fields, inclu
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On behalf of the United States, I send my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Burundi as you celebrate 58 years of independence on July 1.
We commend the Burundian people for their commitment to a peaceful transition of power in your recent national elections. Burundi’s contributions to AU peacekeeping missions remain an important endeavor, and the United States welcomes the opportunity to work with your new government to advance our share
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States, I offer my sincerest congratulations to the people and the Government of Rwanda as you celebrate 58 years of independence on July 1 and the 26th anniversary of Liberation Day on July 4.
In the years since Liberation Day, Rwanda has been a leader in the region by promoting the role of women in governance, generating economic growth, and demonstrating leadership in global health, higher education, and internation
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
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QUESTION: Ladies and gentlemen, in my 44 years on the radio I’ve had the opportunity to interview President Ronald Reagan and George Herbert Walker Bush and many other leaders of note, and I am deeply honored today to have as my guest the 70th United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo.
He is one of the most qualified individuals to ever serve in this position, and I’m anxious to ta
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
I am saddened by the passing on June 9 of Ambassador Simon Henshaw, and I express my sincere condolences to his family and all those who worked with him throughout his career. Since joining the Foreign Service in 1985, Ambassador Henshaw served our country with honor and distinction. As Ambassador to Guinea, Ambassador Henshaw worked tirelessly with Guinea’s leaders and its citizens to promote inclusive economic development, democracy, tolerance, and res
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, DC
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you all today. I’m here one more time, proudly, to talk about freedom and free societies. And while America is not a perfect nation by any means, we always strive towards that more perfect union, trying to improve. We remain the greatest nation in the history of civilization.
One of the good things that we do in this adm
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On behalf of the government and people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Eritrea as you celebrate the 29th anniversary of your nation’s independence. Over the last year Eritrea has taken commendable steps to strengthen economic, regional, and security cooperation in the Horn of Africa. We wish Eritrea every success and hope you will continue on this trajectory to fully consolidate peace and prosperity in the region.
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, DC
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. This morning, early, I had the chance to drive through Arlington Cemetery, and as we approach Memorial Day Weekend, I want to reflect on the sacrifices of our uniformed military who have given their lives in the cause of freedom.
As Secretary of State and an Army veteran, I spend all my days working to use American diplomatic power to secure fre
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance. Through the generosity of the American people, our foreign assistance is saving lives and helping to mitigate economic devastation around the world.
The American people continue to prove they are the most generous humanitarians t
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On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Republic of Cameroon as you celebrate your 48th National Unity Day.
The United States looks forward to continuing to work with Cameroon to promote peace, human rights, and good governance. We remain engaged to improve global health through achieving HIV/AIDS epidemic control, and by fighting malaria and the global COVID-19 pandemic. We also seek to promote increased trade and investment
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SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s been 128 days since Chinese doctor Ai Fen – the director of the Wuhan Central Hospital’s emergency unit – shared information on the internet about a patient with a SARS-like virus. Her colleague, Dr. Li Wenliang, shared Dr. Ai’s report online with medical colleagues.
The next day, December 31st, regional health officials in Wuhan indicated
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