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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 3, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Hello everyone. On behalf of the entire State Department, I am really pleased to join in recognizing the 25th annual International Day set aside to honor the one billion people around the world who have disabilities. Here in the United States, after many, many years of discrimination and delay, we have finally made substantial progress in ensuring that persons with disabilities are able to exercise their full rights. ...

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Regions: Armenia , Georgia , Kenya , Peru , United States

Topics: Energy, Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State The Ritz Carlton Washington, DC November 29, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very, very much, Karen. “Under the weather” is a polite word for the crud. (Laughter.) Anyway, thank you, Karen, for a wonderful introduction. And it’s with great pride that I accept the nomination. (Laughter.) Shh. It’s a little dangerous right now. (Laughter.) I am suffering from a bunch of grandchildren, all of whom are sniveling at...

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Regions: Afghanistan, Antarctica, China, Colombia , Cuba , Germany , Honduras , Iran , Japan , Korea, North , Lebanon , Libya , Russia , Saudi Arabia , Syria , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Yemen

Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 15, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend our best wishes to the people of Guatemala as you celebrate the 195th anniversary of your nation’s independence on September 15. In the last year, Guatemala accomplished a peaceful transfer of power under extraordinary circumstances. As a result, Guatemalans are a potent example to the rest of the region of the power of active citizens in a demo...

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Regions: Guatemala , United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Washington Passport Agency Washington, DC July 12, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you. Thank you, Michele, very, very much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Michele, thank you very, very much. Today is also an education for me. You have no idea how many times I drive by here. I had no idea – (laughter) – we had this brilliantly beautiful office over here in this building, so it’s – you’re broadening my horizons even today. I go...

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Regions: China, Cyprus , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Countering Terrorism, Science, Technology, and Innovation

Op-Ed John Kerry Secretary of State USA Today Washington, DC May 12, 2016 In nearly every corner of the world in recent years, from the Arab Spring to Latin America and many places in between, political turbulence has made clear that governments are unwise to shrug off their citizens’ growing concerns about corruption. It is a poison that erodes trust, robs citizens of their money and their future and stifles economic growth in the places that need it most. And this epidemic is pervasive and growi...

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Regions: Afghanistan, Guatemala , Iraq , Nigeria

Topics: Global Health

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Oxford, United Kingdom May 11, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: (Applause.) Wow. I think I’m just going to stop right now. (Laughter.) Thank you for just an incredibly warm, tremendous welcome to this historic hall. It’s a great honor for me to be here. Bob, where’d you run off to? Where did he go? Thank you so much for your welcome. And Warden MacMillan, thank you very much. I appreciate it. (Inaudible) Baroness Cathy Ashton, my good friend, thank you so muc...

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Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC March 29, 2016 Good morning, everybody, and welcome. And Cathy, thank you so much for the spectacular job that you are doing. I can’t think of anybody better suited to work on the State Department’s top priorities, and Cathy is really offering extraordinary leadership, encouraging every embassy, every consulate, every bureau, every Foreign Service and civil service officer to integrate gender equality into our work. And I think she has bri...

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Topics: Countering Terrorism, Energy, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State National Defense University Washington, DC January 13, 2016 Thank you. Good morning. Thank you. Thank you very much, Major General Padilla. Thank you, all of you. It’s a great privilege for me to be able to be here today. I’m delighted to be in the presence of so many people currently serving our nation, all with great distinction. And it’s a privilege to be at NDU. I’m also honored that the Secretary of the Air Force Debbie James is here. Th...

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Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Treaties and International Agreements

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 10, 2014 Roberta, thank you very much. Thank you all for being here. Thank you for your patience. I apologize for – I know we’ve kept you a little bit, and I apologize for starting late. I was stuck at the White House at a meeting, and I think some of you know what that’s like, right? I mean being stuck, not at the White House. (Laughter.) Roberta, I really appreciate your incredible stewardship. Thank you for your partnersh...

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

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Waldorf-Astoria Hotel New York City September 24, 2014 SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you. Listen, thank you very, very much for being patient and hanging in here, though I noticed a lot of you have glasses in your hand with some liquid in it and therefore you haven’t been completely deprived, I can tell. This city during these days of UNGA does not lend itself well to diplomatic speed dating, and unfortunately, I sort of scheduled one too many. And I just came ...

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Regions: El Salvador , Guatemala , Vietnam

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

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

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 send best wishes to the Nicaraguan people on the 193rd anniversary of Nicaragua’s independence. As thousands of students pass the lighted torch of independence from Guatemala, to Costa Rica, to Nicaragua, I am reminded of how we share the same spirit of freedom and liberty. I saw that spirit when I visited your country as a freshman Senator. I met Nica...

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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 10, 2014 Tonight I landed in Kabul where the United States is working intensely to help address an election crisis. I came here from Beijing after days of meetings on one of the world’s most important strategic relationships in the world’s most dynamic region. I am reminded every day as Secretary that the world demands our engagement more than ever before. But we can’t lead if we are not present. That’s why I want ...

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Op-Ed John Kerry Secretary of State Politico Magazine July 8, 2014 Boko Haram’s horrifying abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria ignited universal calls for help to “bring back our girls.” President Barack Obama responded with urgency, but lost in the story is that one tool the United States would like to have at our disposal is hampered by the absence of U.S. ambassadors in neighboring Cameroon and Niger. Both embassies have been without ambassadors for more than eight mon...

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Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Miramar Hotel Panama City, Panama July 1, 2014 We’re, all of us, meeting at a critical time. We’re honored to be here in Panama for the celebration of the inauguration of the new president, Mr. Varela, but we’re also here to meet on an issue which challenges all of our countries. Tens of thousands of young children are at enormous risk for their lives. They’re being exploited and they’re being put in great danger. And it’s a chall...

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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Organization of American States Washington, DC November 18, 2013 Mr. Secretary-General, thank you very, very much. Thank you for a wonderful welcome on this absolutely beautiful, luscious, seductive fall day, as pretty as it gets, and one that’s quickly prompting all of us to ask why we’re at work today. I’m privileged to be here. I want to thank the Inter-American Dialogue. Thank you, Michael Shifter, and thank you, Ambassador Deborah-Mae Lovell f...

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

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

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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

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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 Dublin City University Dublin, Ireland December 6, 2012 Thank you. Thank you. Good afternoon. It is wonderful to be here at DCU and back in Dublin. I want to thank you, President MacCraith, for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be joined here by a number of officials and dignitaries, including your Chancellor, Martin McAleese, whom I have had the pleasure of meeting before when he was the spouse of a president. (Laughter.) We had a lot in co...

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Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Treaties and International Agreements

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York City September 27, 2012 This video is available on YouTube with closed captions. So I thank you all very much and I hope that you’ve had some lunch. I’m well aware that running around (inaudible) New York the week of the General Assembly, there’s hardly a moment to breathe, let alone to eat, so I hope you will not be in any way deterred from getting some nourishment. I want to welcome all of you to our thi...

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Regions: Costa Rica , El Salvador , Guatemala , Honduras , United States

Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York City September 27, 2012 SECRETARY CLINTON: Okay. Thank you all very, very much. I apologize that we were running late. We were running late from a prior meeting about security, citizen security. Now we are moving toward energy security, an equally important subject that really can determine how quickly and inclusively growth can take place in the Americas. I want to thank my friend and colleague, the Foreign Minister of Col...

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Regions: Guatemala , United States , Western Hemisphere

Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC September 13, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Guatemala as you celebrate your independence this September 15. We join with you as you commemorate the founding of “the land of eternal spring.” Our two nations are bound by our diversity, rich history, cultural traditions, and warm ties of family and friends. We share a commitment to...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC Secretary Clinton's Remarks October 24, 2011 MS. SHEERAN: Well, we’ll give you your chance now. Secretary Clinton, I know that you want to listen and not speak, but before we let you off the hook, this is the 50 th anniversary of the creation of the World Food Program. It was created with the idea that peace cannot be built on an empty stomach, after the experience of a war-ravaged Europe was stalked by hunger and malnutrition, and t...

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Regions: Guatemala , India , Nigeria , United Kingdom , United States , Zambia

Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Global Health, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

October 5, 2011 to October 5, 2011 Travels With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Photos Secretary Clinton traveled to the Dominican Republic October 5 for the fourth Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas ministerial. The Government of the Dominican Republic hosted the event, involving high-level government officials, policy makers, business leaders, academics, and representatives from international organizations from the Americas who shared best practices that promote inclusive econo...

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

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State United Nations Headquarters New York City September 20, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Special Representative Nabarro, and it is a pleasure to be here with all of you one year after the Scaling Up Nutrition movement began to review the progress we’ve made and to recommit ourselves to the work that lies ahead. I want especially to thank Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for not only hosting us today but being here to show the highest-level...

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Topics: Global Health, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC September 13, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Guatemala on the 190th anniversary of your independence this September 15. As Guatemalans the world over celebrate this special day and honor the heroes of Guatemala’s independence, we stand with you in celebration. Americans have long enjoyed the beauty of Guatemala – from the ancient ruins of Tikal to the ...

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June 22, 2011 to Travels With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Photos On June 22, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to Guatemala City to participate in the International Conference of Support for the Central American Security Strategy. Central American heads of state and international partners attended the conference. The Secretary’s participation in the Conference of Support, following the President’s visit to El Salvador in March, is a clear indication of the Unite...

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Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Global Health

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC December 17, 2010 MS. MCCARTHY: Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the Department of State’s historic Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Reception Room, which many of you have seen before; it is truly a treasure. My name is Deborah McCarthy. I’m the principal deputy assistant secretary in the Economic Bureau, and we are part – I am part of a fantastic economic team here in the Department that supports U.S. bus...

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February 28, 2010 to March 5, 2010 Travels With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Answers From Text the Secretary | Photos | Flickr | Travel Diary Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to Uruguay , Argentina , Chile , Brazil , Costa Rica and Guatemala from February 28 - March 5, 2010. In Uruguay, Secretary Clinton attended President Mujica’s inauguration on March 1. Secretary Clinton had a Bilateral Meeting with Argentine President Fernandez de Kirchner in Buenos Aires, Argentin...

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Regions: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica , Dominican Republic , Guatemala , United Kingdom

Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Georgetown University's Gaston Hall Washington, DC December 14, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. It is wonderful being back here at Georgetown in this magnificent Gaston Hall, and to give you something to do during exam week. (Laughter.) It’s one of those quasi-legitimate reasons for taking a break – (laughter) – which I’m very happy to have provided. I want to thank Jas for his introductory remarks, and clearly, those of you wh...

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Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC December 11, 2009 MR. CROWLEY: A woman who truly needs no introduction, the 67 th Secretary of State and our global rock star, Hillary Rodham Clinton. (Laughter.) SECRETARY CLINTON: Just don’t ask me to sing, that’s all I ask. Well, it is a very great pleasure to be here today to welcome you to the first in a series of diplomacy briefings that we will be hosting here at the State Department. I want to thank all of you for being...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State United Nations Headquarters New York City September 30, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: The 6,195 th meeting of the Security Council is called to order. The provisional agenda for this meeting is before the Council in document S/Agenda 6,195, which reads, and I quote: “Women and Peace and Security,” end of quote. Unless I hear any objection, I shall consider the agenda adopted. The agenda is adopted.   I should like to inform the Council that I ...

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Topics: Energy, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC September 14, 2009 On behalf of the people of the United States, I would like to extend my warm congratulations to the people of Guatemala as they celebrate the 188 th anniversary of their Proclamation of Independence on September 15. As school children parade through the streets and Guatemalans across the country and around the world join in the celebration of Independence Day, they can be proud of Guatemala’s accomplishment...

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Regions: Guatemala , United States

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC August 18, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good afternoon, and it’s a great pleasure for me to be able to welcome the foreign minister of Colombia to the State Department. I’ve had the opportunity of meeting with him before on several different occasions, but it is always an important time when we are able to discuss the many issues between us. Colombia is an important ally of the United States, and our partnership is...

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Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Energy, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs, Treaties and International Agreements

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Presidential Palace San Salvador, El Salvador June 1, 2009 MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Members of the press, ladies and gentlemen, we are present at the (inaudible) of the president of the republic Mr. Mauricio Funes, accompanied by Madame Secretary of State of the United States of America Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton. We shall hear the declaration from the president of the Republic of El Salvador, Mr. Mauricio Funes. You may be seated. PRESIDENT FUNES: ...

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Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC March 12, 2009 (11:30 a.m. EDT) SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good morning. And it’s wonderful to be here today for this special occasion. I want to thank our musicians and singer, as you can see from the program, the Lavenia Nesmith Quartet. And I’m delighted – John Robinson told me that he was determined to have an all women’s musical performance. So I thanked John for that. (Applause.) I want t...

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC March 11, 2009 SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, this is such an exciting occasion, and there were so many people who wanted to come today, but unfortunately, there is a limit to how many people we can let into this magnificent room. So there are people watching on closed-circuit TV all over this building, and beyond. And it is my pleasure to welcome you to the State Department to celebrate International Women’s Day wit...

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Interview With The Washington Post Editorial Board Secretary Condoleezza Rice Washington, DC January 12, 2009 QUESTION: We’re on the record? MR. MCCORMACK: Yep. QUESTION: Well, I’ll take the privilege of starting with our favorite subject. What do you think – what have we learned from the latest pipelines discussion between Russia and Ukraine and Europe? And is this one different from the last one, and do you see the Russians learning anything different? SECRETARY RICE: Well, I think w...

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Remarks From Daughters and Sons Meeting at the Council on Foreign Relations Secretary Condoleezza Rice Washington, DC December 17, 2008 MS. MITCHELL: Welcome. This is so wonderful for me to see all of you, many of you friends, many of you sons and daughters of friends. I am Andrea Mitchell from NBC News, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, and you all know our very special guest, the Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice. Welcome to the Council on Foreign Relations. And tonight is a very special evening...

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Remarks at the Organization of American States, Hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations Secretary Condoleezza Rice Washington, DC October 9, 2007 View Video SECRETARY RICE: Thank you very much. Thank you, Carla -- Ambassador Hills, a long-time friend that very kind introduction. I would like to thank also Secretary General Insulza for welcoming us here to the Organization of American States and you have given fantastic leadership to this organization, and indeed to the hemisphere. Thank you for that....

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Interview With Under Secretary For Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes and Special Sports Envoy Cal Ripken, Jr. Secretary Condoleezza Rice Interview by the Department of State's Heath Kern, Director, Digital Media Washington, DC August 13, 2007 View Video QUESTION: I'm here with the Secretary of State, Under Secretary of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes, and one of the most revered figures in sports history, Cal Ripken, Jr., an unusual trio. How did this come about? UNDER SE...

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Print Roundtable Secretary Condoleezza Rice Washington, DC July 9, 2007 (11:00 a.m. EST) QUESTION: Maribel Hastings with La Opinion . Nice to meet you. Madame Secretary, my question is on immigration. It's an important issue for the Americas as well and I was wondering is the Administration -- or does the Administration have any plans to (inaudible) this issue after the bill's demise in the Senate? SECRETARY RICE: Well, obviously, it was a disappointment to see what happened to the immigration bill, bec...

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Interview With Alexandra Ciniglio of CNN Español Secretary Condoleezza Rice Panama City, Panama June 4, 2007 QUESTION: (In Spanish.) In view of recent events in Venezuela and the fact that the Inter-American Democratic Charter requires respect for freedom of expression among other democratic bodies, what actions should the OAS take and what happens if nothing happens? SECRETARY RICE: Well, today we had a very good discussion of the importance of democracy and freedom of expression. The Inter-Demo...

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Statement Upon Signing of the Central American-United States of America Joint Accord (CONCAUSA) Secretary Colin L. Powell Signing ceremony Washington, DC June 7, 2001 UNDER SECRETARY DOBRIANSKY: Distinguished guests, visiting ministers, ambassadors and interagency colleagues, it is a pleasure to welcome our friends and visitors from Central America and to all in this room who represent agencies collaborating with the Department of State on the Central America-US Joint Accord, CONCAUSA, through which we ...

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Prepared Statement for the Record on the President's International Affairs Budget for FY 2002 Secretary Colin L. Powell Testimony Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations Washington, DC May 15, 2001 As Delivered As Prepared Mr. Chairman, members of the subcommittee, I am pleased to appear before you for the first time as Secretary of State, and to testify in support of the President's International Affairs Budget for FY 2002. This Budget represents a needed increase in the Dep...

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Prepared Testimony on the President's International Affairs Budget for FY 2002 Secretary Colin L. Powell House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Other Programs Washington, DC May 10, 2001 [As Delivered] As Prepared Mr. Chairman, members of the subcommittee, I am pleased to appear before you for the first time as Secretary of State, and to testify in support of the President�s International Affairs Budget for FY 2002.  This Budget represents a needed increase in...

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