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Photos from the trip» U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Europe from December 4-11, for a series of bilateral and multinational meetings. On December 4-5, the Secretary met in Berlin, Germany, with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier to discuss cooperation on a range of regional and global issues, including the upcoming NATO and OSCE Ministerials, Syria, and Ukraine. Secretary Kerry also received the Federal Cross of Merit from Foreign Minister Steinmeier, and he met with a...

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Photos from the trip» U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Rome, Italy, and Vatican City on December 2-3 for bilateral meetings and to participate in the Rome Mediterranean Dialogues. In Rome, the Secretary met with Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni to discuss cooperation on a range of regional and global issues, including Libya, Syria, Iraq, and the enduring strength of the Transatlantic Alliance. At the Rome Mediterranean Dialogues, Secretary Kerry worked with other senior leade...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Jerusalem, Ramallah, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Tacloban, and Manila from Dec. 11-18, 2013. In Jerusalem, Secretary Kerry met with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a range of issues including Iran and the ongoing final status negotiations with the Palestinians. In Ramallah, Secretary Kerry met with President Abbas, where he discussed the ongoing final status negotiations, among other issues. This trip to Asia is h...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Cairo, Riyadh, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Amman, Geneva, and Abu Dhabi from November 2 to November 11. In Cairo, Secretary Kerry held bilateral discussions with officials. In Riyadh, Secretary Kerry met with King Abdullah to discuss a wide range of bilateral and regional issues. He reaffirmed the strategic nature of the U.S.-Saudi relationship, given the importance of the work between our two countries...

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June 26, 2012 to June 30, 2012 Travels With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Photos : Geneva   St. Petersburg Secretary Clinton traveled to Finland , Latvia , Russia , and Switzerland , June 27-July 1. In Helsinki, Finland, Secretary Clinton held bilateral meetings with senior Finnish officials to discuss a number of shared foreign policy priorities, including the European economy, Syria, Iran, and climate change. She highlighted Finland’s commitment and leadership in Afghanistan, sp...

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November 11, 2012 to November 20, 2012 Travels With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Photos: Australia  -  East Asia Summit Cambodia 2012 | President's Trip Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Perth and Adelaide, Australia ; Singapore ; Bangkok, Thailand ; Rangoon, Burma ; and Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 11-20, 2012. On November 11, Secretary Clinton traveled to Perth, Australia to join U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Australian Foreign Minister Bob Car...

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May 20, 2010 to May 26, 2010 Travels With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Photos   | Flickr Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Japan , China , and Korea , having departed Washington, DC, on May 20. Secretary Clinton visited Tokyo (May 21), Shanghai (May 21-23), Beijing (May 23-26), and Seoul (May 26). Secretary Clinton traveled to Tokyo on May 21 to discuss regional and global issues with our Japanese ally. In Shanghai, Secretary Clinton visited the 2010 Shang...

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July 18, 2010 to July 23, 2010 Travels With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Photos ( Flickr ) : Pakistan | Afghanistan | Afghanistan (Flickr) | South Korea  | Vietnam Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Pakistan , Republic of Korea , Vietnam and Afghanistan July 18-23. In Pakistan, Secretary Clinton consulted with government leaders on bilateral and regional issues and to participate with her delegation in a meeting of the bilateral Ministerial-level Strategic Dialo...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October 11, 2016 The State Department is deeply committed to protecting and strengthening the rights of girls worldwide, and on this fifth annual International Day of the Girl, we recognize that addressing the distinct challenges facing girls, particularly adolescent girls, is critical to our ability to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals, including gender equality. Poverty, gender-based violence, a lack of education, and barriers to equal oppor...

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Photos from China» Photos from Bangladesh and India» Photos from Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Switzerland» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, on August 22 to meet with President Kenyatta to discuss regional security issues and counterterrorism cooperation, as well as bilateral issues. Secretary Kerry also met with Kenyan Foreign Minister Amina Mohamed and other regional foreign ministers to discuss key challenges in East Africa, including the prospects for re...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 6, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Comoros as you mark the 41 st anniversary of your independence on July 6. The successful elections Comoros held earlier this year reflected principles that the United States holds in high regard – respect for the democratic process and for the right of every individual to vote freely and without fear. The United States values its friendship wi...

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Photos from the trip» Secretary Kerry traveled to London, United Kingdom, and Amman, Jordan from February 19-22. Secretary Kerry departed Washington February 19th for a short trip to Amman, Jordan, where he met with King Abdullah and various officials about ongoing security issues in the region, to include the fight against Daesh, the civil war in Syria; and continued tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. The trip also included a brief stop in London. JORDAN 02/21/16   Secretary Kerry...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC January 16, 2016 I hereby confirm that the International Atomic Energy Agency has verified that Iran has fully implemented its required commitments as specified in Sections 15.1-15.11 of Annex V of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The U.S. sanctions-related commitments described in Sections 17.1-17.5 of Annex V of the JCPOA are now in effect. # # # NOTE: Additional documentation on Implementation Day of the JCPOA will be availab...

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Photos from the trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Vietnam, France, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland from January 13–18, 2017. On January 13, the Secretary met in Hanoi, Vietnam, with senior Vietnamese officials to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues. Later that day, he traveled to Ho Chi Minh City for meetings with senior officials there. He also delivered a speech on U.S.-Vietnam relations. On January 14, Secretary Kerry traveled to Ca Mau Province in Vietnam&r...

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Op-Ed John Kerry Secretary of State Michael R. Bloomberg, U.N. Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change Bloomberg View October 8, 2015 When world leaders gather in Paris in December to negotiate a global agreement on climate change, they will have a powerful ally standing behind them and urging them onward: mayors. In fact, mayors have already helped set the stage for success in Paris, by establishing models of cooperation that provide a strong foundation for the negotiations. Thr...

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Photos from the trip» Secretary Kerry traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 18-19 to meet with senior Saudi officials and other regional and international leaders. During his visit, he discussed regional developments, including Yemen, and work with his counterparts on a political settlement to resolve the conflict there. Follow Secretary Kerry’s travel via @JohnKerry , @StateDept , and @StateDeptSpox on Twitter and go to the Department’s Flickr account for the latest trip photos...

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Op-Ed John Kerry Secretary of State Susan E. Rice, National Security Advisor The Washington Post December 15, 2014 In 2011, the world’s newest nation was born amid joyous celebrations. The international community welcomed South Sudan not just with cheers but also with promises of help. The hope and promise of that day are now at grave risk of being squandered if the nation’s leaders don’t at long last provide leadership. Violence that erupted in the capital city of Juba last December s...

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Op-Ed John Kerry Secretary of State The Huffington Post October 9, 2014 These last two days, I've been sitting down with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, and this morning at the crack of dawn we left Washington and headed together to my hometown -- Boston -- to help ring a global alarm bell and focus on an issue that doesn't just animate President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron, but an issue that demands urgent attention from all of us: global climate change. In the year I was born, 7...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 13, 2014 After five years in the Administration, the last three as Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO), Ambassador Rick Barton has announced his resignation, effective September 30. Assistant Secretary Barton has provided bold leadership in establishing a new bureau to prevent and respond to conflict and crises worldwide, laying the groundwork for civilian-led efforts to break cycles of viol...

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Op-Ed John Kerry Secretary of State Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Commerce The Economic Times Washington, DC July 30, 2014 The long-standing partnership between the US and India is on the cusp of an historic transformation. Working together, the world's oldest democracy and the world's largest democracy can forge a new era of shared prosperity and security for hundreds of millions of people in India, across Asia and the world. India's rise will help the Indo-Pacific region become more st...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 3, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Comoros as you mark the 39th anniversary of your independence on July 6. As you continue down the path toward democratic rule, the governments of our two nations have deepened their mutual respect and friendship. We look forward to working in partnership with Comoros to promote education, economic growth, cultural exchange, and regional ...

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Interview John Kerry Secretary of State Erbil, Iraq June 24, 2014 QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for this honor. It’s always an honor to travel with you and have a chance to sit down with you. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you. Delighted to do so. I’m happy to do so. QUESTION: The latest New York Times/ CBS news poll finds nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapproving of President Obama’s handling of foreign policy, including nearly a third of Democrats. This is not just one snapshot poll. If you...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC June 20, 2014 SECRETARY KERRY: Ambassador Lou CdeBaca, thank you very, very much. Thank you for your leadership, primarily. You’re a visionary on this and a relentless advocate on behalf of human rights. We are all deeply grateful to you for your leadership. And Sarah Sewall, thank you for your leadership and for being part of this great effort. And thank you all for being here. This is an assembly of people who have come here ...

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Op-Ed John Kerry Secretary of State Miami Herald June 2, 2014 Last month in Mexico City, I walked through the halls of the Palacio Nacional, and I couldn’t help but feel the impact of Diego Rivera’s powerful murals depicting four centuries of Mexican history, remarkable testament to the long journey from subjugation to thriving democracy. Not so long ago, naysayers doubted that the growth of democracy in Mexico and elsewhere across the Americas would translate into better lives for the peopl...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Brussels, Chisinau, Jerusalem and Ramallah from December 3 to 6. In Brussels, Secretary Kerry attended the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Foreign Ministerial and associated meetings December 3-4. In Chisinau, Secretary Kerry met with senior Moldovan officials. He discussed bilateral issues, as well as Moldova’s path toward European integration.  Dipnote» In Jerusalem, Secretary Kerry&...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms Washington, DC October 27, 2013 Hello everyone. I’m John Kerry. It’s my great privilege to serve as Secretary of State, and my distinct honor to welcome you to this special conference hosted by the Smithsonian, the National Park Service, and the State Department. We are so glad you are exploring “ Diplomacy in Action. ” I lead a group of hard-working Americans stationed all over the globe who put diplomacy into acti...

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Op-Ed John Kerry Secretary of State ForeignPolicy.com October 25, 2013 The world already knows that Bashar al-Assad has used chemical weapons, indiscriminate bombing, arbitrary detentions, rape, and torture against his own citizens. What is far less well known, and equally intolerable, is the systematic denial of medical assistance, food supplies, and other humanitarian aid to huge portions of the population. This denial of the most basic human rights must end before the war's death toll -- now surp...

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Loading Map... Photos from the trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Tokyo, Japan; Bali, Indonesia; Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Kabul, Afghanistan; and London, (England) United Kingdom, October 1-14, 2013. In Tokyo, October 2-3, Secretary Kerry joined Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel for the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (SCC) meeting. The last SCC was held in June 2011 in Washington, DC. The meeting represents the next step in further strengthe...

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Interview John Kerry Secretary of State New York City September 26, 2013 As aired: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50156089n NARRATOR: We've just seen breakthroughs in two crises that threaten to drag America into combat. There's a deal to avert a U.S. airstrike on Syria, and there are talks now between the United States and Iran over the Iranian nuclear program. Both happened at the annual United Nations General Assembly and the leader of the American team was Secretary of State John Ker...

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Loading Map... Photos from the trip» Secretary of State John Kerry and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Geneva, Switzerland, September 12-14, to discuss matters concerning Syria, including the use of chemical weapons and steps to address these developments. Secretary Kerry traveled to Jerusalem on Sunday, September 15 to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The purpose of the visit it to have an in-depth discussion with the Prime Minister on the final status negotiations betwe...

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Loading Map...   Photos From the Trip» Secretary Kerry traveled to Vilnius, Paris, and London on September 6-9, 2013. Secretary Kerry traveled to Lithuania, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, on September 6. On September 7, Secretary Kerry met in Vilnius with senior Lithuanian government officials to discuss a range of issues, including regional cooperation, energy diversification, and EU Presidency priorities, including the Transatlantic Trade and Inve...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» Secretary Kerry traveled to Colombia and Brazil August 12-13 to further cooperation and dialogue with important regional partners. Secretary Kerry visited Bogota, Colombia, on August 12. From Bogota, Secretary Kerry traveled to Brasilia, Brazil, where he spent the day on August 13. In Colombia and Brazil, Secretary Kerry met with high-level government officials to discuss issues of bilateral interest. BRAZIL Remarks 08/13/13   Rema...

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Op-Ed John Kerry Secretary of State The Huffington Post Washington, DC September 6, 2013 This was released as a Media Note by the Office of the Spokesperson.  A Yes Vote of Conscience for the World's Red Line I'm sometimes asked how, as someone who testified 42 years ago against the Vietnam War in which I had fought, I could testify in favor of action to hold the Assad regime accountable today. The answer is, I spoke my conscience in 1971 and I'm speaking my conscience now in 2013. Secr...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» Secretary Kerry arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for consultations with the newly elected civilian government and to reinforce the United States’ continuing commitment to the Pakistani people. Secretary Kerry’s discussions focused on a wide range of topics including promoting security, strengthening the Pakistani economy, and reinforcing people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan, in addition to regional topics of mutual intere...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 9, 2013 The video is available with closed captioning on YouTube. Hi, everyone. I wanted to take a moment to talk to you about a treaty that will advance the rights of Americans with disabilities when they leave our shores and travel overseas. It's called the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and its purpose lies squarely in the best traditions of our great country. The Disabilities Treaty is an international ag...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Amman, Jordan, departing Washington, DC, on July 15. Secretary Kerry held meetings with Jordanian and Arab League officials. During these meetings, Secretary Kerry provided an update on Middle East peace, as he said he would when he met with the Arab League delegation in Washington in April. On July 18, Secretary Kerry visited the Za'atri Refugee Camp and met with Syrian refugees. On July 19, Secretary Kerry went to...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and Palestinian Chief Negotiator Saeb Erekat Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC July 30, 2013 The video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . SECRETARY KERRY: I’m delighted to stand here – I think it’s still morning – it is still – with Minister Tzipi Livni and Dr. Saeb Erekat, both of whom I’ve had the privilege of knowing for some period of time and enjoyed working with for all ...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC July 29, 2013 The video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. It’s my great pleasure to welcome President Hadi of Yemen here this afternoon. Yemen has been going through an extraordinary transformation, moving towards democracy, and is working in comprehensive ways with the United States and others to transform its economy, to open up the opportunity for economic cooperation with the G...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» DipNote: U.S. and India: World’s Oldest and Largest Democracies Share Historical Ties» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Doha, New Delhi, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Amman, Jerusalem, Ramallah, Tel Aviv, and Bandar Seri Begawan from June 21 to July 2. On June 22-23 in Doha, the Secretary met with senior Qatari officials to discuss bilateral and regional issues. The Secretary also participated in a meeting with the "London 11" foreign...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Paris, London, and Rome on October 21-24. In Paris, Secretary Kerry met with representatives of the Arab League’s Arab Peace Initiative Follow-up Committee to update them on the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, as part of his continued engagement with our Arab League partners on the issue. The Secretary also met Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal to discuss bilateral and international issues. In London, the Se...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 5, 2013 President Obama and I join the people of the United States in congratulating the people and government of Comoros on the 38th anniversary of your independence on July 6. As Comoros begins its second decade of democracy, with peaceful transitions of power between elected leaders, we send our best wishes for continued success, peace, and prosperity. On this special day, we share Comorans’ pride in what they have achieved, and ...

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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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Loading Map... Photos from the trip» Secretary Kerry traveled May 21 to Muscat , where he met with senior Omani officials to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues.  On May 22, the Secretary visited Amman , where he met with key international partners to further explore ways that the international community can work towards bringing together both sides of the conflict and developing a path toward a negotiated political solution to the crisis in Syria. On May 23-24, Secreta...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip»   Secretary Kerry traveled to Stockholm, Sweden , on May 14, where he met with Swedish Prime Minister Reinfeldt and Foreign Minister Bildt to discuss the Arctic Council, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, and other issues of global importance. Secretary Kerry then traveled to Kiruna, Sweden, where he attended the Arctic Council’s Ministerial Meeting on May 15. The Arctic Council is the only diplomatic forum focused solely on the entire Arctic r...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State White House Washington, DC May 17, 2013 The video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . MS. JARRETT: Good morning, everyone. I’m Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls. I’d like to welcome you all to the White House. This is the second time that we have held the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons here at the White House, and in ...

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Loading Map... Photos From the Trip» DipNote: "All Roads Lead to Rome"» DipNote: Secretary Kerry Travels to Moscow» Secretary Kerry traveled to Moscow, Russia on May 7-8, where he met with senior Russian government officials to discuss Syria, North Korea, Afghanistan, and other bilateral and global issues. Secretary Kerry also met with representatives from civil society. On May 8, Secretary Kerry traveled to Rome, Italy , where he met with senior Italian government officials ...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Ambassador Gutman's Residence Brussels, Belgium April 22, 2013 AMBASSADOR GUTMAN: Good afternoon. Michelle and I would like to welcome you to our home, which is America’s home here in Brussels. Today, it’s another huge thrill. First of all, it’s always a special day when I join Ambassadors Kennard and Daalder. I will skip the usual joke about the smart one, the wise one, and the good-looking one. (Laughter.) Besides, both Ambassadors Daalder and Ke...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Wajbah Palace Prime Minister's Quarters Doha, Qatar March 5, 2013 The video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . PRIME MINISTER HAMAD: (Via interpreter) In the name of God, the most merciful, the most compassionate, first of all, we’d like to welcome our friend Mr. John Kerry, the Secretary of State of the United States of America, on his visit to Qatar. This is not his first visit, but this is his first as Secretary of State. (In English) Is it wo...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Berlin, Germany February 26, 2013 The video is available on YouTube . MODERATOR: (In progress) – Berlin for a town hall meeting, the first show of Facebook TV here in Germany. This is John Kerry. He is here on stage. That’s what we promised you. He is. It feels good. Now, come on, let’s hear applause. (Applause.) Ladies and gentlemen, BASE_camp Berlin will thank Mark Zuckerberg and Gunnar Bender from Facebook for them to...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC February 14, 2013 Video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . SECRETARY KERRY: Happy Valentine’s Day, everybody, and greetings. Good to see you all. It’s a huge pleasure for me to welcome Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon back to Washington and here to the State Department. We are about to meet. We haven’t met yet. We’re going to have a chance to be able to talk through a number of topics. But we know above a...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC February 8, 2013 The video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s my great, great pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister John Baird here to the State Department. He was one of the first calls that I made after I officially came into the building and started and was sworn in, and he is my first guest as Foreign Minister. So I hope everybody does understand that this is meant to ...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State C Street Lobby Washington, DC February 1, 2013 The video is available with closed captioning on YouTube. DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Good afternoon, everyone. Madam Secretary, four years ago, I stood on this same spot and had the honor of introducing you to the men and women of the Department of State. From that first day on, you’ve touched the lives of millions and millions of people around the world, you have left a profoundly positive mark on Americ...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC January 31, 2013 Video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . Thank you all very, very much. As Kris just said, we’re all like one millisecond away from just collapsing here – (laughter) – because of the emotion and the feelings that are coursing through all of us. And this is my final event in a room named for Ben Franklin who has watched over us over the last four years. I have lost count of ...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC January 31, 2013 The video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . SECRETARY CLINTON:  Thank you, Richard, for that introduction and for everything you’ve done to lead this very valuable institution. I also want to thank the board of the Council on Foreign Relations and all my friends and colleagues and other interested citizens who are here today, because you respect the Council, you understand the important work that ...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC January 30, 2013 Video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . Thank you. Thank you all very, very much. This is one of the last events that I will have the great honor of doing as Secretary of State, and I can’t imagine a more important one, because of what this means for our ability to reach out and connect with not only our own students, but all of our citizens and people across the world. I want to than...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State The Treaty Room Washington, DC January 30, 2013 Video is available with closed captioning on YouTube . SECRETARY CLINTON: It is such a treat for me to welcome the new Foreign Secretary of Mexico. Secretary Meade is no stranger to Washington having served previously as finance minister and been very active on many issues that are of mutual concern to our two countries. But this is my last official bilateral meeting, and I cannot even imagine a better oppo...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC January 24, 2013 This video is available on YouTube with closed captions . Thank you. Well, we’re all getting a little emotional and sentimental around here – (laughter) – with about a little over a week to go in my tenure. And I am so pleased to welcome all of you here. I see many, many familiar faces and some good friends in this audience. And I particularly want to thank Assistant Secretary Kurt Campb...

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Regions: China, United Kingdom , United States

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Testimony Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Hart Office Building Washington, DC January 24, 2013 This video is available on YouTube with closed captions . Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s very good to be back and to have this opportunity to join with Senator Warren and Senator McCain in introducing President Obama’s nominee to be the next Secretary of State. I was very honored when John asked me to take part in this because John is the right choice to carry forward the Obama Administrat...

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Testimony Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Opening Remarks Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Washington, DC January 23, 2013 This video is available on YouTube with closed captions . Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and I thank you and the Ranking Member and members of the committee, both of longstanding tenure and brand new members, and I appreciate your patience for me to be able to come to fulfill my commitment to you, actually to the former chairwoman, that I would be here to dis...

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Regions: Afghanistan, Algeria , India , Mali , Saudi Arabia , Tunisia , United Kingdom , United States

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Testimony Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Opening Remarks Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington, DC January 23, 2013 This video is also available with closed captioning on YouTube . Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, members of the committee, both older and new. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and I thank you very much for your patience to give me the chance to come and address these issues with you. As both the Chairman and the Ranking Member ha...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC January 18, 2013 This video is available on YouTube with closed captions . SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Ben Franklin Room here in the State Department. And of course, let me warmly welcome the Foreign Minister here for the first time in this new capacity on behalf of the new Government of Japan. Before we start, I’d like to say a few words about the situation in Algeria. The U...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC January 17, 2013 This video is available on YouTube with closed captions . SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. It is a great privilege for us to be welcoming President Hassan Sheikh and his delegation here to the State Department. Today’s meeting has been a long time in the making. Four years ago, at the start of the Obama Administration, Somalia was, in many ways, a different country than it is today. The people...

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Topics: Countering Terrorism, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Treaties and International Agreements

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Liberian President Sirleaf Treaty Room Washington, DC January 15, 2013 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube . SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, welcome to the Treaty Room. I am delighted to have this occasion, once again, to host President Sirleaf, a very good partner over many years, and especially, I would say, over the last four years it has been a great personal pleasure for me to work with her to strengthen that partnership between ...

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Regions: Liberia , United Kingdom , United States

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton    Secretary of State Capricia Penavic Marshall    Chief of Protocol Diplomatic Reception Rooms Washington, DC January 9, 2013 This video is available on YouTube with closed captions . MS. MARSHALL: Well, good morning, distinguished guests, to the James Monroe Room for the flag presentation ceremony for the United States Ambassador to Ireland, the Honorable Dan Rooney. (Applause.) We are so very privileged to have the Secretary of State here this mornin...

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Regions: Ireland , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC December 12, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube I’m sorry I can’t be with you, but I am delighted to send best wishes as you discuss new solutions to gender-based violence in the Caribbean. You understand the far-reaching costs of gender-based violence.  You see the consequences firsthand every day of rape, incest and domestic violence – the consequences for the women, as well as the ...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC December 12, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube I am delighted to send greetings to each of you as you come together to find new ways to help entrepreneurs and young people bring their ideas to life. Around the world, I have met with countless passionate young people who are looking to make a difference in their communities and countries. But too often, they are denied the opportunity to realize their poten...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC December 10, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube Today, we stand together with Malala and the millions of other girls and women who are risking their lives to get an education.  This is essential for their own futures.  Girls with secondary schooling are far less likely to become child brides.  They are more likely to earn better incomes when they begin working.  They will have smaller fa...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Stormont Castle Belfast, Northern Ireland December 7, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube FIRST MINISTER ROBINSON: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. We have, again, had the great pleasure of giving a warm Northern Ireland welcome to the Secretary of State. She, of course, has been a longtime friend of Northern Ireland. I can’t help but recall that the descendants of people from Northern Ireland provided so many pre...

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Regions: Ireland , Syria , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Government Buildings Dublin, Ireland December 6, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube TAOISEACH KENNY: Good evening and welcome. Our Secretary of State has got a meeting at 5:30 so we’ll keep this fairly brief. Firstly I’d like to welcome the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here to Government Buildings and thank her for attending at the OSCE meeting for the engagement that she’s had during the course of...

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Press Availability Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State NATO Headquarters Brussels, Belgium December 5, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good afternoon. Well, today marks my final attendance at a NATO foreign ministerial. I’ve spent a good amount of time in this building during the past four years, and I think it was time well spent. The alliance has made great strides, and we’ve seen, just in the past 24 hours, how much ground...

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Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC December 5, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube I am delighted to join Human Rights First in welcoming human rights defenders from around the world.  I am touched that you have chosen to honor Ambassador Chris Stevens with the Beacon Award.  Chris stood up for human rights in the best possible way – through the power of his own example.  To his family, I extend my congratulations for thi...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Czernin Palace Prague, Czech Republic December 3, 2012  Video is available with closed captioning on YouTube on Secretary Clinton's comments on Syria  and closed captioning on YouTube on comments on U.S.-Czech Nuclear Cooperation MODERATOR: (In Czech.) FOREIGN MINISTER SCHWARZENBERG: (In Czech.) SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you, my friend. It is such a pleasure to be back in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and to meet with one of ...

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Regions: Afghanistan, Czech Republic , Jordan , Syria , United States

Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State The Willard Hotel Washington, DC November 30, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: I am somewhat overwhelmed, but I’m obviously thinking I should sit down. (Laughter.) I prepared some remarks for tonight, but then I thought maybe we could just watch that video a few more times. (Laughter.) And then the next time, I could count the hairstyles, which is one of my favorite pastimes. (Laughter.) I think...

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

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Prime Minister's Office Jerusalem November 20, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: I want to welcome Secretary Clinton once again to Jerusalem. I want to thank President Obama, you, and the American Government and people for their strong support for Israel in this hour of need. I want to also thank you especially for your support of Iron Dome that’s been saving lives, and we are in a battle ...

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Topics: Countering Terrorism

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Singapore Management University Singapore November 17, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you very much. Thank you, President De Meyer, for welcoming all of us here to SMU. Thank you, Ambassador Adelman, for your exemplary service here in Singapore, strengthening and deepening the already very strong relationship between our two countries. Thank you also for the Minister of State and the Min...

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Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Treaties and International Agreements

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 14, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube I am delighted to join you in honoring journalists for their commitment to the truth, and celebrating the field of journalism for helping to build a world that is more free and more fair.  Journalists expose corruption and highlight issues that are critical to our common future – from election transparency in the Balkans to human trafficking in Asia...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 14, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube I’m sorry I can’t be with you tonight.  But I am delighted to have this chance to thank the National Archives and its Foundation for preserving the records of our democracy and bringing them to life for the American people.  You inspire us to learn more about our own history, to share our stories and experiences with people around the glo...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 14, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube I want to thank all of you for highlighting the unique needs of fragile and conflict-affected states. We all know the statistics.  Right now, these states are home to 1.5 billion people.  So far, not one of these states is on track to meet a single Millennium Development goal by 2015.  The New Deal for Fragile States, which you have developed fr...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State University of Western Australia Perth, Australia November 13, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube Thank you very much, Minister Evans and thanks also to Premier Barnett, hereafter known as Premier Sputnik – (laughter) – and Chancellor Chaney, our excellent two ambassadors – your alumnus, Kim Beazley, who served you so well in Washington, and our Ambassador, Jeff Bleich, who I think knows more Australians ...

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Topics: Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 12, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube This year, nearly 300,000 Americans will study somewhere outside our border and nearly one million students will come to the United States for a world class education. These numbers tell an exciting story: even in an age when we can take a virtual trip to far-flung places just by clicking a mouse, we still want to see the world for ourselves and discover our c...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton    Secretary of State Capricia Penavic Marshall    Chief of Protocol Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC November 9, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, this is a day we have tried to avoid, and successfully, for quite some time. (Laughter.) But now, unfortunately the day has arrived. So I’m putting on my game face, Joe, looking like I’m happy. (Laughter.) Because today we are honori...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 9, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube Hello everyone.  I am delighted to send greetings to such a committed group of women who are promoting change in your communities and countries. This initiative is called "Invest for the Future" because successful businesswomen like you are the key to economic growth.  Research clearly shows that investing in women -- particularly in small a...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State George C. Marshall Center Washington, DC November 8, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube Hey. Good morning. What a great day. Welcome to the State Department and congratulations. I am so pleased and delighted to see so many families and children here at this special ceremony. And I particularly want to thank Secretary Janet Napolitano for joining us. You’ve already heard from Janet, and you know that she’s the ...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State The Carnegie Institution for Science Washington, DC November 8, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: This is a very moving moment to honor someone whose life and work truly exemplify the meaning of “search for common ground.” And I greatly appreciate everyone who has supported this organization and its mission over a number of years, John Marks and Susan Collin Marks, my longtime friend Ambass...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC November 8, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you all very much. Well, it’s a great delight to see all of you here. And as I look out on this audience, I see many familiar faces from the diplomatic community. And I especially thank each and every one of you for being here on this important issue. Congressman Moran, thank you for joining us ...

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Regions: Antarctica, China, New Zealand , Russia , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Zagreb, Croatia October 31, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube . MODERATOR: (In Croatian.) PRESIDENT JOSIPOVIC: (Via interpreter) (In progress) – profile itself as a democratic (inaudible). We are today a member of NATO, soon to be a member of the EU, and this shows that the support from the American side has been very meaningful. We’ve discussed our bilateral relations that are excellent, however there is a g...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Government Building Pristina, Kosovo October 31, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube . PRIME MINISTER THACI: (Via interpreter) Honorable Secretary Clinton, allow me to express my condolences and those of the Kosovar people for the consequences of the hurricane. We pray for them, and we are visit the U.S. – will soon (inaudible) after this hurricane. Honorable Lady Ashton, Secretary Clinton, 13 years ago, Kosovo was a...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 30, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube . I am delighted to welcome you to the State Department for the Active Citizen Summit  which is giving a new generation of leaders the tools they need to drive political, economic, and social change. The democratic transitions that have swept across the Middle East and North Africa are creating a new era of opportunity.  It is now up to you to make de...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Georgetown University Washington, DC October 18, 2012 Video is available with closed captioning on YouTube Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to be back here at Georgetown and in one of the most beautiful venues not only in Washington but anywhere, to have this chance to talk with you about an issue that will definitely shape your futures, and to share with you some thoughts about what that actually means. As Dean Lancaster said, I am a Hoya by marriage. (...

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

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC October 18, 2012 Video is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: I’m looking forward to a meeting to discuss the wide range of issues concerning not only the bilateral relationship between the United States and Hungary, but also regionally and globally. I thank the Minister for his willingness to discuss all of these matters and to look for ways that we can deepen and broaden our relationship....

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC October 12, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning, everyone. I am delighted to welcome back to Washington someone who is very well known here, a friend and a colleague, and his colleagues as well. We last hosted Minister Terzi in February, and he's back to attend the annual dinner for the National Italian American Foundation, an organization that does so much to ...

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Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Treaties and International Agreements

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 11, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube On behalf of the people of the United States, I am honored to join you in marking this first-ever International Day of the Girl Child.  Together, over the past few decades, we have helped raise the status of girls around the world.  More girls than ever are reaping the benefits of an education that will pave the way to healthier, more productive, and ...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC October 3, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. I am delighted to welcome a very well known figure here to the State Department and to have this opportunity to greet him as Foreign Minister. But before I turn to the issues that bring us together today, let me say a few words about a subject that I know is on many people’s minds. There are continui...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC October 3, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning, and let me welcome all of you to the State Department, to the Benjamin Franklin Room, for the launch of the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Commission. I want to thank my colleague and friend, Foreign Minister Rassoul, and all of our guests from Afghanistan and this distinguishe...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton    Secretary of State Thomas Nides    Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources  George C. Marshall Auditorium Washington, DC October 2, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube DEPUTY SECRETARY NIDES: Thank you all very much. I know you did not stand for me, but I’ll appreciate that anyways. (Laughter.) I have now the distinct honor to introduce my boss, Secretary Hillary Clinton. When Secretary Clinton ki...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State United Nations New York City October 1, 2012  The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube .   SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Foreign Minister, and thanks also to the Secretary General and the UN General Assembly President for their remarks and for their leadership. I’m delighted to have been invited by Singapore to join you at the Forum of Small States to mark the 20 th anniversary of its founding. I think orga...

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Regions: Cook Islands , Mauritius , Netherlands , Singapore , United States

Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York City September 28, 2012 This video is available on YouTube with closed captions. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. Let me start by thanking everyone for the contributions that you have already made to this partnership, and for your support of democracy in the Middle East and North Africa. In Deauville, during the G-8 meeting, the countries represented there threw their support behind the Arab people during the first phases o...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York City September 28, 2012 This video is available on YouTube with closed captions. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, and let me once again welcome all of you to New York. We are pleased to be hosting this meeting on Syria. But I must begin by acknowledging that conditions in Syria continue to deteriorate as the Assad regime relentlessly wages war on its own people. And we see more bodies filling hospitals and morgues, and mo...

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Op-Ed Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Global Health and Diplomacy News September 27, 2012 America and our partners have more than doubled the number of people who get AIDS drugs. We’ll soon cut maternal mortality by a quarter. How? The answer may surprise you. When I became Secretary of State, I asked our diplomats and development experts: “How can we do better?” I could see our strengths, including tens of thousands of public servants who get up every day thinking about how ...

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Regions: Ethiopia , India , Malawi , South Africa , United Kingdom

Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Science, Technology, and Innovation

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York City September 27, 2012 The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to this event about Feed the Future and the work we are doing together. I am delighted to be here with someone whom I admire so much and am very enthusiastic about, and that is President Joyce Banda from Malawi. Thank you so much, my friend. (Applause.) And I want to thank Nick Kristo...

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Regions: Burkina Faso , Korea, South , Malawi , South Africa , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance