Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
The Secretary of State
President Biden has appointed former Ambassador David Satterfield as the Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues. Special Envoy Satterfield will lead U.S. diplomacy to urgently address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including work to facilitate the provision of life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people and promote the safety of civilians, in coordination with the United Nations and U.S. partners. He will lead a whole-of-government campaign to mitigate
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Topics: Countering Terrorism, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
Kyiv, Ukraine
AMBASSADOR BRINK:  It is a privilege and an honor for me to be here with you as we give a very, very warm welcome to our Secretary of State, Tony Blinken. Thank you, Mr. Secretary. (Applause.)
As members of Mission Kyiv, we all know the challenges and the demands of this work. The hours are long – sometimes dangerous – and the future can seem uncertain. But we also know why we’re here and we know why it matters. We are h
Regions: Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Human Rights and Democracy
Today, I am appointing Matthew Miller as the next State Department Spokesperson.  I benefitted greatly from Matt’s wisdom, his experience in government, and his deep understanding of foreign policy when he was tapped to head up my nomination. Matt stepped up once again in the early months of Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine when he took leave to join the National Security Counci
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Me.reka Makerspace
MR SINGH:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to our warm, fantastic YSEALI leaders, who are creating impact across Malaysia and ASEAN, joining us physically and virtually.
Our guest of honor today needs no introduction. The Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Antony Blinken, is here with us.
Now, from our humble team, from Biji-biji in America, I mus
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Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation
Quito, Ecuador
Swissôtel Quito
MS CALDERON:  Before we start, I want to say hello to our colleagues in Guayaquil – hello, Guayaquil – and all the rest of the embassy community that are with us through Webex. Okay. So let’s start.
Now, please, let me introduce someone that not needs too much presentation, our big boss, Ambassador Fitzpatrick. (Applause.)
AMBASSADOR FITZPATRICK:Â Â Muchas gracias
Regions: Brazil , Chile, Ecuador , Haiti , United Kingdom , United States , Venezuela , Western Hemisphere
Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
Press Briefing Room
MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Happy Monday. As you all can see, we have a special guest with us today. Secretary Blinken will offer some remarks at the top. He’ll have time for a question or two, at which point we will resume with our regularly scheduled programming. So without further ado, Secretary Blinken.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Ned, thanks very much. Good afternoon
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Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Global Health, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
MR PRICE: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased that today Secretary Blinken is joining us to unveil the 2021 Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act Report. Secretary Blinken will have a statement. He’ll take a question or two before he has to depart. At that point, we’ll turn to Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Rob Faucher, who wil
Regions: China, Cuba , Haiti , United States
Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy
Ben Franklin Room
SECRETARY BLINKEN:Â Good afternoon.
Since the United States recorded its first COVID-19 death in February 2020, more than 550,000 Americans have died in the pandemic. More than 30 million Americans have been infected. Millions of Americans lost loved ones, often without having the chance to say goodbye.
No one has been immune to the virus. It’s hit people of color
Regions: Canada , Mexico , United States
Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of former Assistant Secretary Lorne Craner. Lorne’s storied career – in the halls of Congress, on the National Security Council, here in the Department of State, and during his remarkable tenure as President of the International Republican Institute – is a testament to the highest ideals of public service.
Lorne was a consummate champion of democratic values and human rights, and a tireless advocate for
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy
QUESTION: For more on China, Hong Kong, and America’s role in the world, joining me now, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, thanks for being here.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Bret, thanks for having me on this evening. Great to be with you again.
QUESTION: We just heard you talk about the companies, American companies, warning them to keep forced labor out of their supply chains, pointing directly at
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Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Treaties and International Agreements