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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my sincere congratulations to the people and government of the Czech Republic as you celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of a free and democratic Czechoslovakia.
Our nations share a deep friendship and an abiding commitment to democracy and the rule of law. We stand united in our support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. The Czech Republic has demonstrated that commitmen
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, everyone. Thank you all so much for joining. It’s very good to be with friends and partners from around the world as we prepare to open the second Summit for Democracy.
In his first year in office, President Biden launched the summit to look at the future of democracy, which we see is at an inflection point. Worldwide, we see autocrats violating human right
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
On behalf of the American people and the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Czech Republic as you celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Czechoslovak state on October 28, 1918.
The Czech Republic and the United States share a history of strong commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights. As NATO Allies, we are also proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Czech Republic to celebrate and to
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
KING DAVID HOTEL
PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: We just had a very intimate and productive conversation overlooking the walls of Jerusalem, and it reminded me of how deep and profound your tie is to the Jewish state. I gave you a Bible as a gift, and I said that the people of the book have not had a better friend, and I mean it. And I want to also express my appreciation for our personal friendship and everything
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the Czech people and the Government of the Czech Republic as you celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Czechoslovak state.
The United States and the Czech Republic share an enduring commitment to strengthening security, promoting economic development and democratic values, and defending human rights. I witnessed firsthand the strength of our relationship, built on the fo
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
SECRETARY POMPEO: (In progress) — stands for the rule of law, democracy, freedom of expression. We drive economic growth through innovation. We protect our people.
And our way of life is the envy for the entire world.
Look at the freedoms for which the people of Belarus and Iran and Hong Kong risk beatings and imprisonment.
Look at the countries to which refugees from Libya and Syria decid
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Wallenstein Palace
Prague, Czech Republic
MR VYSTRCIL: (Via interpreter) The minister, chairman of the senate, president of the chamber of deputies, senators, members of the parliament, Mr. Secretary, members of the government, Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, dear guests:
It’s been 30 years – it was in 1990, in Washington, in the American Congress – 1990 – when President Vaclav Havel delivered a speech at the Congress.
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Pilsen, Czech Republic
SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good afternoon and welcome, everyone.
Thank you, Mr. Foreign Minister, Mayor. It’s delightful to be here in Pilsen today.
And thank you also to the citizens of Pilsen and the Czech people for honoring our American soldiers with this remarkable memorial. One of the inscriptions says that, “We will never forget.”
Indeed, we’re keeping that memory alive through this cer
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good afternoon, everyone.
On behalf of the United States, I want to extend our deepest condolences to all those who were affected by the massive explosion at the port of Beirut yesterday. We stand ready to assist the Government of Lebanon and its – as it grapples with this horrible tragedy. You’ll see the United States announce a number of things we intend to do to assist
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
QUESTION: Joining me right now with his reaction and the state of affairs right now between the U.S. and China is U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, it’s great to have you this morning. Thanks very much for being here.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Maria, it’s great to be with you this morning on this important topic.
QUESTION: So I want to start with the U.S. sancti
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, DC
Press Briefing Room
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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