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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 1, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Antigua and Barbuda on the 35th anniversary of your nation’s independence on November 1. The United States values its longstanding friendship with you and looks forward to continued cooperation between our countries in support of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and our shared commitment to sustainable development, human...

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Regions: United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Human Rights and Democracy

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 1, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Antigua and Barbuda as you celebrate your Independence Day on November 1. Through the Caribbean Basin and Energy Security Initiatives, our countries are working together every day to promote human rights and sustainable economic growth, defend democracy, assist marginalized youth, and ensure citizen safety. I a...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October 31, 2014 I congratulate the people of Antigua and Barbuda on your Independence Day on November 1. For 33 years since your independence, the United States has been a close partner to Antigua and Barbuda. Through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, we work together on maritime capacity building, military training and exercises, and counternarcotics operations. The United States also engages with Antigua and Barbuda through the Carib...

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Regions: United States

Topics: Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 15, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Guatemala as you celebrate the 193rd anniversary of your independence. Vice President Biden’s visit to Guatemala in June reaffirmed the longstanding bonds of friendship between the United States and Guatemala. I was honored to visit your country for the OAS General Assembly in Antigua last year. I admired the work of local te...

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Regions: Guatemala , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks John Kerry    Secretary of State Catherine A. Novelli    Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment  Loy Henderson Conference Room Washington, DC June 17, 2014 Moderator: Under Secretary Catherine Novelli Guest Speakers: Kenred Dorsett, Minister of Environment and Housing, The Bahamas Ted Waitt, Founder and Board Chairman, The Waitt Foundation Elizabeth Wright-Koteka, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister, Cook Islands Mark Spalding, President, Ocea...

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Regions: British Indian Ocean, Chile, Cook Islands , France , Georgia , Norway , Palau , Peru , United Kingdom , United States , Vietnam

Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October 31, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Antigua and Barbuda as you celebrate 32 years of independence on November 1. The United States and Antigua and Barbuda share a long history of cooperation and friendship. We work together to defend democracy and promote human rights. Our partnership through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative underscores our commi...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 13, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Guatemala on the anniversary of your independence this September 15. During my visit to Antigua in June for the OAS General Assembly, I experienced first-hand the warm hospitality of Guatemalans and saw the beauty of your rich and diverse cultural heritage. President Perez Molina and I renewed our commitment ...

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Regions: Guatemala , United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» Secretary Kerry went to  Guatemala June 4-5 to participate in the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), the Western Hemisphere’s premier multilateral organization. The Secretary met with Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina and engaged in bilateral discussions and consultations with regional counterparts on issues of shared interest. The U.S. delegation included R. Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the White House Offi...

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Regions: Guatemala , Western Hemisphere

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Embassy Guatemala Antigua, Guatemala June 5, 2013 AMBASSADOR CHACON: Good morning, everyone, Mission Guatemala. I have the easiest job this morning. I get to introduce a man who needs no introduction. Secretary Kerry, our 68 th Secretary of State, has a long and distinguished record of service to our nation. You represented the great state of Massachusetts for 29 years, serving and later chairing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Secretary Kerry, I have a terr...

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Regions: Guatemala , Spain , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Antigua, Guatemala June 5, 2013 Thank you very much. Let me begin by thanking President Perez Molina and Foreign Minister Carrera, Secretary General Insulza, and Assistant Secretary General Ramdin for hosting us here in beautiful Antigua. It’s a pleasure for me to be back here in the former capital of Guatemala, obviously an ancient city with endless charm that welcomes all of us here and impresses all of us, I might add. It’s a fitting tribute to the sp...

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Regions: Guatemala , Mexico , United States , Western Hemisphere

Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation

Press Availability John Kerry Secretary of State Antigua, Guatemala June 5, 2013 SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon. First, I want to make a comment about an event in Washington. President Obama, I believe, has made a terrific set of appointments in naming Ambassador Susan Rice to be the new National Security Advisor and in nominating Samantha Power to serve as our next Ambassador to the United Nations. They are both extremely capable and very, very respected public servants, and strong foreign polic...

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Regions: Canada , Colombia , France , Guatemala , Mexico , Nicaragua , United States , Venezuela

Topics: Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Antigua, Guatemala June 4, 2013 PRESIDENT MOLINA: (Via interpreter.) Thank you so much. I want to say hello to the members of the media and thank them for being here today. We’re going to begin a bilateral meeting now with Secretary of State John Kerry, and I want to take this opportunity to give him a very warm welcome to Guatemala. It’s a pleasure for us to have him here with us, not only in Guatemala, but at this General Assembly of the Organization o...

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Regions: Guatemala , United States

Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State State Reception Center Perth, Australia November 14, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube FOREIGN MINISTER CARR: Ladies and gentlemen, it was Dr. Johnson who said, “Keep your friendships in good repair.” And in that spirit, AUSMIN concluded in its meeting today, very much in the spirit of business as usual, steady as she goes, no new strategic content or announcements but a matter of consolidation. If I draw you...

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Regions: Afghanistan, Australia , China, France , India , Iran , Korea, North , Mexico , Syria , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Treaties and International Agreements

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 26, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Antigua and Barbuda as you celebrate 31 years of independence this November 1. The United States and Antigua and Barbuda remain united by shared history, values, and cultural ties. Our collaboration through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Rel...

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Regions: United States

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Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 27, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to join the people of Antigua and Barbuda as you celebrate your independence day this November 1. The United States and Antigua and Barbuda share a long history of friendship and cooperation. Today, we are working together to defend democracy and promote human rights. Our partnership through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative is e...

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June 6, 2010 to June 10, 2010 Travels With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Answers From Text the Secretary  | Photos U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Peru , Ecuador , Colombia and Barbados June 6-10 to participate in the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) and consult with our regional partners on issues of shared interest. On June 6-8 in Peru, Secretary Clinton participated in the General Assembly of the Organization of American States ...

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Regions: Barbados , Colombia , Ecuador , Peru , Western Hemisphere

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Marrakech, Morocco November 2, 2009 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Antigua and Barbuda on their celebration of 28 years as an independent nation on November 1. Our two nations are bound together by strong economic, cultural, and historic ties, and we share an enduring commitment to democracy and human rights. We are working together as partners to ensure a brighter future for all our...

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Regions: Morocco

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State San Pedro Sula, Honduras June 2, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. Good morning, everyone, and let me thank you so much for getting up so early. And we were talking as we came in about – anyone feel the earthquake? Very slight. Very slight, indeed. And as you can tell, this is a real pleasure for us, and I appreciate all of you making the effort to come together. One of the goals that President Obama and I have is to deepen our relationship wit...

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Regions: Barbados , Belize , Brazil , Cuba , Dominica , Grenada , Guyana , Haiti , Honduras , Saint Lucia , Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , Suriname , United Kingdom , United States , Western Hemisphere

Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation