Secretary Remarks

Interview John Kerry Secretary of State New York City April 5, 2016 QUESTION: John Kerry is here. He is the 68th Secretary of State of the United States. After 28 years in the Senate, he succeeded Hillary Clinton in 2013. Last year, he brokered a landmark nuclear deal with Iran. He’s also played a key role in the latest round of Syrian peace negotiations. According to The New Yorker ’s David Remnick, Kerry’s admirers and critics alike describe him in similar terms – “tirele...

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Regions: Afghanistan, Australia , China, India , Iran , Iraq , Israel , Japan , Korea, North , Russia , Syria , Tunisia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , West Bank

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Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Palace of Independence Astana, Kazakhstan December 1, 2010 SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Mr. President, and I thank you, the chairman in office and the government and people of Kazakhstan for your gracious welcome to this beautiful capital city and for hosting this important summit. This is a significant meeting for the OSCE. It is not only the first summit since 1999; it is also the first-ever summit east of Istanbul. And we have the opportuni...

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Remarks Following the OSCE Ministerial Council Secretary Colin L. Powell Bucharest, Romania December 4, 2001 SECRETARY POWELL: Thank you Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, distinguished colleagues, it is a pleasure to be in Bucharest for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's Ministerial Council. Foreign Minister Geoana, I welcome this occasion to thank you here in your home for your outstanding leadership over the past year of our work. I also want to take a point of privilege at this time ...

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Regions: Belarus , France , Georgia , Moldova , Romania , Russia , Turkey , United Kingdom , United States

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

Interview on CNN's Late Edition Secretary Colin L. Powell Washington, DC September 16, 2001 MR. BLITZER :  Now let's go back to the diplomatic effort involving the United States to try to put together a coalition against terrorism.  Earlier today I spoke with the Secretary of State, Colin Powell. Mr. Secretary, thank you so much for joining us.  Who is responsible for these attacks?  SECRETARY POWELL :  Well, the prime suspect, I think, is the al-Qaida organization, which is ess...

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Regions: Afghanistan, India , Iran , Israel , Kuwait , Pakistan , Saudi Arabia , United Kingdom , United States , Vietnam

Topics: Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy