Secretary Remarks

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 30, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I would like to congratulate the people of Tuvalu as you celebrate the 38th anniversary of your nation’s independence this October 1st. Tuvalu and the United States enjoy an enduring friendship that has enabled us to work together for many years on a variety of important global issues. We demonstrated this last year during the 21st Conference of Parties in Paris, as...

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Regions: Tuvalu , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health

Interview John Kerry Secretary of State Le Bourget Paris, France December 8, 2015 SECRETARY KERRY: Okay, folks. We’re getting down to the point where -- MR TONER: Just before I start it, this is on-the-record, sir, just for the ground rules (inaudible). SECRETARY KERRY: That’s good to know. (Laughter.) QUESTION: Feel free to say anything that you would have said off. QUESTION: Anything you want to. MR TONER: Yeah, sorry. SECRETARY KERRY: Just -- MR TONER: Tripped you up. (Laughter.) SECRETAR...

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Regions: China, France , Iran , Russia , Saudi Arabia , Syria , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Science, Technology, and Innovation

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October 1, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of Tuvalu as you celebrate the 36th anniversary of your nation’s independence this October 1. The United States and Tuvalu enjoy a robust relationship, strengthened by our cooperation in advancing our shared values and interests. We are working together to protect the environment and oceans, strengthen democratic inst...

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Regions: Tuvalu , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC June 5, 2014 The United States is proud to mark World Environment Day and this year we are especially focused on the unique challenges facing Small Island Developing States and the health of our oceans. With vast marine areas and limited land, island nations feel environmental challenges very acutely. Marine pollution, overfishing, ocean acidification, and the changing climate threaten countries from Tonga to Tuvalu to Trinidad and Tobago. The...

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Regions: Tonga , Tuvalu , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Global Health

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 27, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Tuvalu on the 35th anniversary of your independence on October 1. The United States and Tuvalu are working together on issues of great importance, such as climate change and fostering security and development within the Pacific region. It is a priority for us to continue our joint efforts on the environmental, social and economic m...

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Regions: Tuvalu , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC September 27, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Tuvalu as you celebrate the 34th anniversary of your nation’s independence this October 1. The United States and Tuvalu have enjoyed a close relationship for years. Our two countries are committed to democracy and rule of law. We will continue to strengthen this relationship as we work toget...

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Regions: Tuvalu , United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC September 29, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Tuvalu as you celebrate the 33rd anniversary of your independence this October 1. Our two countries share a long history of friendship and cooperation. We have worked together on both regional and global issues promoting peace, strengthening democracy and security, and building bridges of respect and fri...

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Regions: Tuvalu , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, The Ocean and Polar Affairs