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The Deputy Secretary, John Negroponte serves as the principal deputy, adviser, and alter ego to the Secretary of State; serves as Acting Secretary of State in the Secretary's absence; and assists the Secretary in the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy and in giving general supervision and direction to all elements of the Department. Specific duties and supervisory responsibilities have varied over time.
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Partnership Between the U.S.and Vietnam
Deputy Secretary Negroponte (Sept. 12): "The United States aims to deepen our economic and commercial ties, to expand our diplomatic cooperation, encourage reform, and broaden our cooperation to enhance regional peace and security. Our Joint Advisory Committee on Agent Orange and Dioxin is also meeting here in Hanoi this week. Its work is another example of successful cooperation that is producing positive results." Full Text |
Roles of Civil and Military Agencies in Foreign Assistance
Deputy Secretary Negroponte (July 31): "We now confront threats ... that thrive on the inability of failed and failing states to perform even basic sovereign responsibilities. This Administration has recognized that defeating those threats depends as much on strengthening states and societies as on destroying enemies." Full Text | View Video
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Visit of South Asian Seeds of Peace Participants
Deputy Secretary Negroponte (July 16): "The 32 young people we celebrate today will bring skills, perspectives, and experiences gained over the past three weeks back to their homes in India and Pakistan--two countries that are important friends and partners of the United States, and two countries we want to see succeed." Full Text | View Video |
| | Highlights | Travel to Asia
Deputy Secretary Negroponte is traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region September 10 - 18 for discussions with his counterparts on a broad range of bilateral and global issues.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Deputy Secretary Negroponte's remarks to the Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
America Australia Education Leadership Foundation
Deputy Secretary Negroponte's remarks at the Leadership Dialogue Dinner.
U.S.-Israel Binational Model
Deputy Secretary Negroponte's remarks on "From Science to Industry: Successes and Challenges of the U.S.-Israel Binational Model". |
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