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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Brussels Media Hub
Brussels, Belgium
QUESTION: And joining us now, the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. Mr. Secretary, welcome back to Fox News Sunday.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thanks, Chris. It’s great to be with you.
QUESTION: This trip is building up to I guess the climax, the meeting with Russian President Putin in Geneva on Wednesday. Here’s what Putin said this week about relations between the U.S. and Russia. Take a look:
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Via Teleconference
QUESTION: I am joined now by the United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, welcome back to The Hugh Hewitt Show.
QUESTION: Hugh, it’s great to be with you this morning.
QUESTION: Thank you. The Chinese Communist Party has a mouthpiece, the Global Times, which has a lead editorial today: China to respond to U.S. provocations in next 10
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
The State Department has designated Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism for repeatedly providing support for acts of international terrorism in granting safe harbor to terrorists.
The Trump Administration has been focused from the start on denying the Castro regime the resources it uses to oppress its people at home, and countering its malign interference in Venezuela and the rest of the Western Hemisphere.
With this action, we will once again h
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
In December Iran’s parliament passed a law requiring expulsion of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear inspectors unless all sanctions are lifted. Today a member of the parliamentary leadership repeated that threat: all IAEA watchdog inspectors will be ejected unless sanctions are lifted. Once again the Iranian regime is using its nuclear program to extort the international community and threaten regional security.
Iran’s threat goes much f
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, the United States is designating Falih al-Fayyadh, Chairman of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Commission (PMC) and former National Security Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, for his role in violence against Iraqi protesters in 2019. Al-Fayyadh is being designated pursuant to Executive Order 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
During protests beginning in October 2019, Iran-aligned PMC f
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
We are encouraged by the breakthrough made with the Al-Ula Declaration today at the GCC summit, which marks a positive step toward restoring Gulf and Arab unity. We have long stressed that a truly united Gulf will bring added prosperity through the free flow of goods and services and more security to its people. We welcome the pledge today to restore cooperation in military, economic, health, counter-corruption, and cultural initiatives.
We hope the Gul
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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 and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Myanmar on the occasion of your independence day.
The United States is committed to partnering with the people of Myanmar in support of the country’s democratic transition, national reconciliation, and economic transformation.
We will continue to work with your government, civil society, and youth to help achieve greater peace, prosperity
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
I am pleased to announce that I have designated Aryeh Lightstone to serve as the U.S. Special Envoy for Economic Normalization. As special envoy, Aryeh Lightstone will represent U.S. interests in normalizing economic relations between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Kosovo, and Morocco. Designating Mr. Lightstone as Special Envoy will contribute to the speed and the efficiency of the normalization process and create momentum for the Abraham Accords. I am c
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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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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
With the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act on December 28, the way is clear for victims of the 1998 East African Embassy bombings, the 2000 attack on USS Cole, and the 2008 murder of USAID employee John Granville, to receive long-awaited compensation for their immeasurable losses. The $335 million previously provided by Sudan and to be released to the United States from escrow is in addition to the compensation Sudan has already paid to some vic
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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 best wishes for a joyous Independence Day to Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and to the Libyan people.
This year has been an important one for Libya with the announcement of a nationwide ceasefire on October 23 and progress on a Libyan-owned and Libyan-led political process, facilitated by the United Nations. Of particular importance is the decision to hold national elect
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Five years ago last Friday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2254, firmly laying out the only path for an enduring resolution to the Syrian conflict. The United States and the vast majority of the international community remain committed to this dignified plan for ending the suffering of the Syrian people.
The Assad regime, supported by its enablers and allies, however, refuses to end its needless, brutal war against t
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Earlier this year, the Israeli and Lebanese governments sought U.S. assistance in mediating an agreement on their maritime boundary. Such an agreement would offer potentially significant economic benefits to the people of both countries. Regrettably, despite goodwill on both sides, the parties remain far apart. The United States remains ready to mediate constructive discussions and urges both sides to negotiate based on the respective maritime claims both h
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added three Cuban military-owned companies to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). All property and interests in property of these entities that are in the United States or in the possession or control of persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction continue to be blocked and must be reported to OFAC.
The companies are Grupo de Administración Empr
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Via Teleconference
QUESTION: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Merry Christmas to you, sir.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Merry Christmas to you as well, Mark. It’s great to be with you.
QUESTION: It’s always a pleasure. First, let me ask you this question: You’ve been Secretary of State how long?
SECRETARY POMPEO: Two and a half years and change after being CIA director.<
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
America’s prosperity and security depend on peaceful, self-reliant, U.S. economic and security partners. By breaking the costly cycle of conflict and instability, the United States advances its own security. Today, the Department of State released the U.S Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability. This Strategy sets forth a framework for U.S. government efforts to prevent conflict, stabilize conflict-affected areas, and address global fragility, in
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the Kingdom of Bhutan as you celebrate your 113th National Day.
Our close relationship is grounded in our commitment to Bhutan’s sovereignty and our shared respect for democracy and freedom. We are proud of our growing cooperation in the educational, cultural, environmental, and health fields. The United States will continue to work with Bhutan to pursue our shared inter
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Earlier this month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in comments at the MED Dialogue, accused the United States of playing political games in the Mediterranean and stalling the appointment of a new UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Libya. It’s unfortunate and unhelpful that Mr. Lavrov again gets the facts wrong and attempts to rewrite history.
The United States is working actively with allies and partners in the Eastern Medit
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
QUESTION: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on the line with me. Secretary, great to have you on. We have a very limited amount of time and a lot to get to. It’s a pleasure to have you on the program.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Thanks, Alex.
QUESTION: I had two quick – two quick and temporary items, and then I want to get your big picture thoughts on four years of Trump and where we’re at. But this
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
The United States continues to support Interim President Juan Guaidó, the National Assembly, and the Venezuelan people in their struggle to restore democracy in their country. From December 7 to 12, the Venezuelan people will have the opportunity to voice their opinion of the illegitimate Maduro regime through the Consulta Popular, or People’s Vote. The “Consulta” is being held under the authority of the legitimate National Assembly and in accordanc
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Finland as you celebrate your independence.
The United States and Finland are strong partners, working together to promote democracy, human rights, global security, innovation, and the rule of law. We are also expanding our economic and people-to-people ties, and strengthening our cooperation in the Arctic to ensure the innovative and sustainable development of the region. We comm
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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 best wishes to the government and people of Thailand as you celebrate your National Day.
The United States is proud of our partnership and alliance with Thailand and our shared values of freedom, peace, and prosperity. After more than 200 years of diplomatic ties, we remain committed to the strong security, economic, and people-to-people ties that exist between our great
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the Romanian people as you celebrate Great Union Day.
This year, the United States and Romania, celebrating140 years of diplomatic relations, reaffirmed and deepened our longstanding close partnership by signing a ten-year defense cooperation roadmap, creating clean 5G networks, collaborating on the construction of reactors at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, committing to improve
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Office of the Spokesperson
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown:
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed U.S. steadfast support for Uzbekistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence, and for President Mirziyoyev’s reform agenda. The Secretary and Foreign Minister reflected on the progress of human rights reforms, including broadening religious freed
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. And good evening to those watching in Kuwait.
Dr. Ahmad, it’s wonderful to be with you, to host you and your team here in Washington, D.C. The foreign minister and I just completed a great conversation, a productive gathering, and our teams have been doing the same. These annual meetings each time have been more productive than the one previously. And that’s in good p
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
QUESTION: Thank you for joining us, Mr. Secretary of
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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 United States Government and the American people, I warmly congratulate the people and government of Monaco on the occasion of your 164th National Day, la Fête du Prince.
For over 150 years, the United States and Monaco have been partners and friends. Both of our countries are deeply committed to promoting freedom, transparency, and human rights. We have a robust economic relationshi
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Jerusalem, Israel
Prime Minister’s Residence
MODERATOR: Excellencies, welcome. Please take your seats. Prime Minister, please.
PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Thank you. Secretary of State Pompeo, my dear friend Mike, it’s always a pleasure to see you in Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Dr. Al Zayani, it’s a pleasure to see you again, and it’s a tremendous pleasure to welcome you for the first time ever in Jeru
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the American people and the Government of the United States, I offer my congratulations to all Angolans as you commemorate 45 years of independence.
I was honored to visit Angola this year to discuss how to broaden and deepen our strategic partnership. The United States welcomes Angola’s dedication to political and economic reforms and increased transparency, and we urge Angola to continue its efforts to improve its investment climate to b
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
QUESTION: Secretary, thanks for joining us this afternoon.
SECRETARY POMPEO: It is great to be with you. Hope you’re doing well.
QUESTION: I’m doing great. I was just describing for the audience that the foreign policy of President Trump administered by you as Secretary of State was a break from both Republicans and from Democrats in the past, and was a brand new approach to the world which
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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 greet the people of Panama as you celebrate your 117th Independence Day.
Panama is one of our most important partners in advancing regional security, democracy, and prosperity. Our more than 100-year-old friendship is underpinned by our shared history and values.
As the international community confronts the challenges of COVID-19, we reflect p
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Male, Maldives
QUESTION: Welcome, sir. Thank you for joining Raajje TV.
SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s great to be with you. Thanks for having me with you.
QUESTION: How has your trip been?
SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s been great. Too short, but wonderful to come visit here in the Maldives. It was very kind of the president to invite me, and I’ve very much enjoyed the vis
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Jakarta, Indonesia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, the joint press statement will now start.
FOREIGN MINISTER MARSUDI: Your Excellency Secretary Pompeo, colleagues from the media, ladies and gentlemen. Secretary Pompeo, dear Mike, welcome back to —
SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much.
FOREIGN MINISTER MARSUDI: —
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, I am announcing the designation of First Secretary in the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala, Felipe Alejos Lorenzana, and former Deputy Delia Bac, due to their involvement in significant corruption. Mr. Alejos’ and Ms. Bac’s corruption has undermined the rule of law and the Guatemalan public’s faith in their government and their country’s democratic institutions and public processes. While acting in his official capacity as a deputy in the Guatema
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Colombo, Sri Lanka
QUESTION: Secretary Pompeo, on behalf of national television Rupavahini (inaudible), I would like to thank you for providing this great opportunity for us, and it’s a great pleasure and honor for us to have this very important dialogue with you, sir.
SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s wonderful to be with you. It’s been great to be in Colombo. I’ve had a great visit so far.
QUESTION:
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
FOREIGN MINISTER GUNAWARDENA: Honorable Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the United States, (inaudible) minister of state, madam ambassador, members of the delegation.
Mr. Secretary, firstly I must welcome you and your delegation to Sri Lanka with warm and pleasant weather and (inaudible).
Tomorrow, the 29th of October, 2020, marks the significant milestone of the 72nd anniversary of the establishi
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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
NEW DELHI, INDIA
HYDERABAD HOUSE
MINISTER SINGH: (Via interpreter) Mr. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, my esteemed colleague Dr. S. Jaishankar, distinguished members of the two delegations, a very warm welcome to both of the secretaries and your delegations. Thank you for traveling all the way to New Delhi when traveling is still considered quite risky.
Thank you for your personal
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
MR LENDERKING: Good evening to those in Abu Dhabi, and good morning to those in Washington, D.C. Welcome to the virtual launch of the U.S.-UAE Strategic Dialogue and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding.
We are pleased to be joined by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates; His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, I was honored to convene the Trump Administration’s third meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, a cabinet-level entity that consists of 20 agencies across the federal government responsible for coordinating U.S. efforts to combat all forms of human trafficking. I was joined by Deputy Secretary Biegun and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump.
Task Force members underscored the Administrati
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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
Via Teleconference
QUESTION: Joining me out of the gate this morning, got a very special guest. You know him as the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Good morning, Mr. Secretary. How are you?
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, Erick. How are you today?
QUESTION: I’m great. I’m glad you could stop by this morning, because I was thinking every conversation I’ve had with the
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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
I am pleased to announce the concurrent designation of Assistant Secretary Robert A. Destro of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to serve as the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues.
Consistent with the Tibetan Policy Act, Special Coordinator Destro will lead U.S. efforts to promote dialogue between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Dalai Lama or his representatives; protect the unique religious, cultural, and l
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, DC
Treaty Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning, everyone. This Strategic Dialogue between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that Prince Faisal and I launched today marks a new era in our relationship.
Ever since President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and King Abdul Aziz Al Saud first laid the foundation for our ties 75 years ago, Saudi Arabia has been an important partner in this volatile re
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
The Department of State maintains close ties with the academic community, think tanks, and various external sources of expertise in foreign affairs to advance the interests of the United States. We welcome diverse views when doing so. We are mindful, however, that some foreign governments, such as those of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation, seek to exert influence over U.S. foreign policy through lobbyists, external experts, and t
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, I offer my congratulations to the people of Spain on the occasion of the Fiesta Nacional de España.
The United States counts Spain as one of its strongest Allies and friends. Our two countries share a rich history and an enduring commitment to democratic values. The United States and Spain are working together to overcome COVID-19 while deepening our economic and security partne
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Chief of Mission Residence
Tokyo, Japan
QUESTION: All right, so thank you very much for today. So, Secretary of State, first of all I’d like to express my sincere wish for President Trump to recover.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much. Thanks for having me on the show. I spoke to the President yesterday for about an hour and a half. He seemed to be doing great.
QUESTION: B
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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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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
En Route to Shannon, Ireland
SECRETARY POMPEO: Greetings, everyone.
QUESTION: Hello.
SECRETARY POMPEO: How are you all?
QUESTION: Hello.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, that was a – I thought it was a great trip. We accomplished just about everything we were hoping to do. We were back in Europe leading from the front this time, talking about s
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Dubrovnik, Croatia
QUESTION: Secretary of State, welcome to Croatia and welcome to our program.
SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s wonderful to be here with you. Thanks for having me on.
QUESTION: First things first: How is President Trump?
SECRETARY POMPEO: He’s good. We’re praying for he and Melania to recover quickly. I understand he’s doing well, and we hope them fo
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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 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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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Rome, Italy
Eurovision Studio
QUESTION: But let me ask you how it went. You’re fresh from the Vatican. How did it go this morning with the cardinals? What progress did you make?
SECRETARY POMPEO: Look, we had a constructive discussion. We have a shared objective. The Chinese Communist Party is behaving in ways that are reminiscent of what’s only happened in centuries past in terms of human rights violation
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Via Teleconference
QUESTION: Joining us right now is the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, thanks for being here. Oh, he’s not. I’m so sorry. I was told that he was here. Well, that makes it awkward, doesn’t it? There he is. Mr. Secretary, thanks for joining us.
SECRETARY POMPEO: This is Mike. How are you?
QUESTION: Hey, Mr. Secretary, thanks for being here.
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
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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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States, I wish to extend to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi people a joyous National Day.
This year, our two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the historic meeting between President Roosevelt and King Abdulaziz aboard the U.S.S. Quincy, a meeting which laid the foundation for the strong strategic partnership the United States and Saudi Arabia enjoy today. This partnership has been at the heart of our pro
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Ben Franklin Room
Washington, D.C.
QUESTION: We’re at the U.S. Department of State in the Ben Franklin Room. We’re actually sitting atop the swamp, are we not, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo?
SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s great to be with you. It’s great to be here at the State Department. This is a beautiful place, where I get a chance to host leaders from all around the world. Thanks for letting me be wit
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Armenia as you celebrate Independence Day, in commemoration of your declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. The United States is committed to continuing to build our bilateral partnership as we strengthen the ties between our people based on shared democratic values and a desire for peace and prosperity.
The United States welcomes Armenia’s continued commitment to streng
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Jack Graham, Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church
Plano, Texas
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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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi, President Suriname
Paramaribo, Suriname
Presidential Palace
PRESIDENT SANTOKHI: Good afternoon, all of you. Welcome once again, Secretary of State, Mr. Pompeo. Welcome our members of the press media, ministers. The delegation of the United States, welcome.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is a profound honor and privilege to have hosted the Secretary of State of the United States of America, His Excel
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
Ben Franklin Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be with you again, Dom, Foreign Secretary Raab, back here in – to have you back here in Washington. Our Special Relationship, now a couple hundred years old, is stronger than ever. And I hope you feel right here at home, as I do when I travel to visit you in the United Kingdom.
We had good conversations back in July in Lond
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, in a coordinated action with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned two Russian nationals for their involvement in a sophisticated phishing campaign in 2017 and 2018 that targeted customers of two U.S.-based, and one foreign-based, virtual asset service providers, commonly known as cryptocurrency exchanges. American citizens and businesses were among the victims of this
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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 congratulations to the people of Mexico on your 210th Independence Day.
Mexico is a cherished and vital partner with whom we share strong economic, cultural, and familial ties. We join with you in celebrating the next phase of shared economic success for North America through the historic United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which entered into force on July 1. Mexico ha
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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 greetings to the people of El Salvador as you celebrate the 199th anniversary of your independence.
The United States and El Salvador share a strong commitment to democracy, rule of law, and economic prosperity. Even as El Salvador confronts the effects of COVID-19, we remain committed to fighting this challenge with you, and look forward to El Salvador emerging stronger
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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
Via Teleconference
QUESTION: Welcome back to The Ben Shapiro Show. Joining us on the line is Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Well, Secretary Pompeo, today is an interesting day online as people set their hair on fire over the news that the President has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, as I’ve been making the case all day long that he deserves it more than his predecessor who won it specifically for being an alive human
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
For too long, Lebanon’s political leaders have ignored their responsibility to address the needs of their people and instead built a political system that serves their private interests. The August 4 explosion at the Beirut port is the most recent and tragic demonstration of Lebanon’s dysfunctional political system, which has also enabled a terrorist group to hold the country’s governance hostage to its own agenda. The United States supports the Lebanese peo
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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 of the Federative Republic of Brazil on the 198th anniversary of your independence.
The ties between the United States and Brazil have never been stronger. As the two largest democracies and economies in the Americas, our growing friendship is built on a foundation of shared democratic values. This year, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pand
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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
Washington, D.C.
QUESTION: Joining us now with more is United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Congressman Gowdy, it’s great to be with you.
QUESTION: Likewise. Tell us about the actions you’ve taken against China with respect to their diplomats and why you took it.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Trey, today we took the simple action of telling Chinese d
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Via Teleconference
QUESTION: One of the people who is key to those achievements is the man who is serving today as the 70th Secretary of State. Former director of Central Intelligence, a good friend of the show, a great patriot, he is Secretary Mike Pompeo. Secretary Pompeo, welcome back to America First.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Hi, it is great to be back with you. I hope you’re doing great today.
QUESTION: We are. We are, i
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Good to see you all.
I want to start today talking about multilateralism. The Trump administration wants multilateral institutions to function, to actually work. But multilateralism just for the sake of it, just to get together in a room and chat, doesn’t add value.
That brings me to the International Criminal Court, a thoroughly brok
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
QUESTION: Joining us tonight to talk about all of this and much more, the United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, good to have you with us. Let’s begin with the rhetoric of the Chinese Government, and it is moving up quite a – to quite heated extremes now. Your interpretation of what’s going on in Beijing.
SECRETARY POMPEO: So, Lou, thanks for having me on. That was qui
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the people of Moldova as you celebrate your Independence Day.
Since 1991, the United States has been a dedicated partner to Moldova as you continue on the path toward economic prosperity, good governance, and European integration. The United States remains committed to Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we will continue to play an active role in negotiat
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
The United States supports a free and open South China Sea. We respect the sovereign rights of all nations, regardless of size, and seek to preserve peace and uphold freedom of the seas in a manner consistent with international law. In July, I announced an updated policy regarding Beijing’s unlawful maritime claims in the South China Sea and emphasized that the United States was prepared to take firm action to oppose Beijing’s campaign of bullying.
To
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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 warm greetings to the people of Uruguay on the 195th anniversary of your independence.
Uruguay and the United States enjoy a strong relationship based on a shared commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and promoting peace and economic prosperity in the region and across the globe. Our countries and the world have faced an extraordinary challenge this year with
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States government and the American people, I send my congratulations to the people of Ukraine on the 29th anniversary of your nation’s independence.
Our support for a free, resilient, and democratic Ukraine is unwavering. We remain fully committed to diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine. As we stated in the Crimea Declaration, the United States rejects Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
New York
QUESTION: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in New York City today to formally inform the United Nations Security Council of the restart of some sanctions, snapback sanctions, against Iran. These are related to the 2015 nuclear deal with that country. America says Iran is in violation of the deal. As you know, the U.S. itself abandoned it about two years ago.
Secretary Pompeo joins us now. He’s a trooper. We persev
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
QUESTION: Let’s get some insight now into the Iran issue, other situations around the globe. Joining us tonight, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, thanks for being here.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Bret, it’s great to be with you. Thank you.
QUESTION: Just listened to your boss say that you need to go to the UN and get these snapback sanctions. You’ve said that you have
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Fuad Hussein, Iraqi Foreign Minister
Washington, D.C.
Dean Acheson Auditorium
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone, and thank you – thank you, Dr. Fuad and the entire Iraqi delegation for joining us here in Washington today.
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the memory of humanitarian workers who made the ultimate sacrifice answering the call to protect the lives and alleviate the suffering of the world’s most vulnerable people. We recognize the tireless commitment of these individuals who put the lives of others before their own and who persist in their life-saving work despite the growing risks to their own health and safety. They must be able to pursue their noble work in s
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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 Hungarian people as you commemorate St. Stephen’s Day and join with you in celebrating the founding of the Hungarian state more than 1,000 years ago.
The United States and Hungary are bound together in myriad ways. Our people share strong personal and professional ties, and our governments work together to bolster regional and global security. Our econom
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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
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the Chadian people on the 60th anniversary of your independence.
The United States and Chad have long worked together in concert with international partners to strengthen regional security, protect refugees, and promote stronger economic ties between our countries. We wish the people of Chad success with your upcoming legislative and presidential election
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, welcome to the show.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Sean, it’s great to be with you. Thanks for having me on.
QUESTION: You bet. Before I get into the questions, I just want to say I think there’s three groups in America when it comes to politicians: people who have their head in the sand when it comes to China, people who talk a good game, and people who
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
QUESTION: Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode of CPAC Live. What a great show we have for you today. We’re going to have with us our great Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and then after what will hopefully be a really interesting conversation with the Secretary, a follow-up with Katie Pavlich, who has been covering the Secretary’s really historic work very closely, and we’re going to have a conversation a
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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 warm greetings to the Ecuadorian people as you celebrate the 211th anniversary of your declaration of independence.
Even as Ecuador confronts the impact of COVID-19 on its people and economy, it remains a steadfast partner of the United States in the hemisphere and serves as a beacon of hope for refugees from Venezuela. We stand proudly by Ecuadorians in the fig
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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
The United States continues to lead the world in the fight against COVID-19, with $20.5 billion now allocated from across the U.S. Government to benefit the global response. This incredible effort, made possible by the generous American taxpayers, includes funding for vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics; preparedness efforts; and State Department and USAID foreign assistance funding.
I am pleased to announce nearly $53 million in new State Departmen
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
The United States is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Hume, a leader whose integrity and courage played a profoundly important role in Northern Ireland’s transition from violence to peace.
Throughout his career, John Hume believed that just and lasting political solutions could only be achieved through peaceful means, and as a central architect of the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement, he worked tirelessly to make these aspirations a realit
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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
The People’s Republic of China subsidizes the world’s largest commercial fishing fleet, which routinely violates the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of coastal states, fishes without permission, and overfishes licensing agreements. Given this unfortunate record of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, rule-breaking, and willful environmental degradation, it is more important than ever that the international community stands together for the rule of l
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Via Teleconference
QUESTION: Welcome back to the Ben Shapiro Show. I’m Michael Knowles filling in. I’m host of the Michael Knowles Show podcast, which you can get on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, all over the place. You can find me on Twitter, @MichaelJKnowles. Obviously we’ve been focused on a lot of domestic issues over the past few days and weeks and months. We seem to be very focused on what’s going on in the United States.
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, DC
Dean Acheson Auditorium, Department of State
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone.
We have had a lively and productive set of conversations this morning and last night as well. I’ll get to that in just a bit.
First, though, I want to personally thank Ministers Payne and Reynolds for traveling all this way, halfway around the world, to be with us today. That is a tough trip in ordinary times.<
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Peru as you celebrate your Independence Day.
Our strong partnership is rooted in a long history of shared values of democracy, economic cooperation, and security promotion. We welcome Peru’s leadership in supporting a peaceful return to democracy in Venezuela and your offering of a safe haven to the Venezuelan migrants and refugees in Peru. We also thank Peru f
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Today, the U.S. Department of State celebrates its 231st anniversary as the nation’s first executive agency. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the essential role of U.S. diplomacy in advancing the interests, security, and economic prosperity of the American people. I commend the State Department team for their extraordinary work to promote and demonstrate our democratic values and advance the cause of a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
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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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