Terrorist Attacks in India
Secretary Rice: "...Pakistan needs to act with resolve and urgency and cooperate fully and transparently. That message has been delivered and will be delivered to Pakistan. But it is a time when cooperation between all peoples who suffer these terrorist attacks really is required and is necessary." Full Text | More from the Secretary's trip
Climate Change Conference
The international community recognizes the importance of moving forward collaboratively in addressing climate change. The Bali Action Plan represents an important step in this global effort by recognizing that all countries that contribute to atmospheric emissions must undertake measurable, reportable, and verifiable mitigation actions in order to cut greenhouse gas emissions. More
World AIDS Day 2008
President Bush (Dec. 1): "Today is World AIDS Day, a day we reaffirm our commitment to fight HIV/AIDS at home and abroad. ...[T]o observe World AIDS Day, there is a red ribbon on the North Portico of the White House. The ribbon is a symbol of our resolve to confront HIV/AIDS and to affirm the matchless value of every life." Full Text | PEPFAR.gov | Discussion With Amb. Dybul | Secretary Rice's Statement
"Say No to Violence Against Women" Pledge
"As the campaign enters its second year, we should dedicate ourselves to creating awareness among individuals and communities of the great damage violence against women inflicts, and commit ourselves to end this atrocity." Full Text
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