Secretary Remarks

Interview John Kerry Secretary of State Department of State Washington, DC January 6, 2017 QUESTION: I want to start with Russia, and I know you said you have talked to your counterparts about the hacking. Did you say to them that you knew it went to the highest levels in the Russian Government? SECRETARY KERRY: In every way possible, the Russians were informed about our knowledge and displeasure about what was happening. QUESTION: Again, did they realize you knew that it was at the highest levels of th...

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Regions: Iran , Mexico , Russia , Syria , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Human Rights and Democracy, The Ocean and Polar Affairs, Treaties and International Agreements

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC October 24, 2014 SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning. I want to start by welcoming my friend and my colleague, Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se, back to Washington, who is here along with South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo. We had a very productive what we call 2+2 meeting this morning – it is the third such dialogue that we have conducted – during which Secretary Hagel and I restated the degree to which we are deeply commi...

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Interview John Kerry Secretary of State Jerusalem November 7, 2013 MR. SHALABI: Mr. Kerry, thank you for giving us, my colleague Udi from Israeli Channel 2 and myself from Palestinian TV, this opportunity to talk to you in your busy schedule. Although I want to ask you: Do you have any good news for the people in the region regarding the peace process? SECRETARY KERRY: Well, the good news is that both leaders are committed to proceeding forward. Both leaders know there are difficulties, but we work thro...

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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

Press Availability Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Chief of Mission Residence Paris, France September 1, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, this is my ninth trip to discuss the current crisis in Libya, and each time I have urged that our partners stay focused on the ultimate objective of helping the Libyan people chart their way to a better future. And today, that future is within their reach. All of us are inspired by what is happening in Libya. Six months ago, Libyans stood up to demand fundament...

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Regions: France , Italy , Libya , Syria , United Kingdom , United States

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

Press Availability Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium March 5, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Let me start by saying what a pleasure it is for me to be back here in Brussels again and on my first visit to NATO as Secretary of State. I came here to deliver a clear message: The United States is firmly committed to NATO, and the Obama Administration will work vigorously to renew a real dialogue within this alliance. We look forward to listening, to consulting, and to working in concert to...

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Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Countering Terrorism, Energy, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Treaties and International Agreements

Interview on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos Secretary Colin L. Powell Washington, DC December 29, 2002 MR. STEPHANOPOULOS:   Good morning, Mr. Secretary.   SECRETARY POWELL:   Good morning, George.   MR. STEPHANOPOULOS:   When you were on this program two months ago, you said that if North Korea ended international supervision of its nuclear program, it would create an extremely grave situation.   Now we're in that situation.   What is the United States goi...

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Regions: Iraq , Korea, North , Korea, South , United Kingdom , United States

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Confirmation Hearing by Secretary-Designate Colin L. Powell Secretary-Designate Colin L. Powell Washington, DC January 17, 2001 Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and Chairman Biden. It is a great pleasure for me to be here this morning. I am honored to appear before the Committee as the nominee of President-elect Bush to be the Secretary of State of the United States of America. I deeply appreciate the confidence that the President-elect has placed in me. If I receive the advice and consent and approval...

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Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Treaties and International Agreements