About the Author: Ellen O. Tauscher serves as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reinforced our nation’s commitment to nuclear nonproliferation efforts in her speech on Wednesday at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Nine days into my tenure as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, we’re aggressively tackling President Obama’s agenda that he so eloquently detailed in his speech in Prague earlier this spring.

Assistant Secretary for Verification and Compliance Rose…

Today, Secretary Clinton delivered a sweeping policy speech at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Today, at the Council on Foreign Relations, Secretary Clinton spoke about the Administration's approach to foreign policy priorities. Secretary Clinton said:

"The question is not whether our nation can or should lead, but how it will lead in the 21st century. Rigid ideologies and old formulas don’t apply. We need a new mindset about how America will use its power to safeguard our nation, expand shared prosperity, and help more people in more places live up to their God-given potential.

President Obama has led us to think outside the usual boundaries. He has launched a new era of engagement…

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Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jul 14, 2009 - 04:51 PM

Yesterday, addressing the U.S. Agency for International Development, Secretary Clinton spoke about the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review.

Yesterday, Secretary Clinton participated in a town hall meeting at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Secretary spoke about a new enterprise, the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR). The QDDR will help us create short-term and long-term blueprints for advancing our foreign policy objectives and enhancing coordination between USAID and the State Department, a crucial element of exercising smart power. Through this process, we will be working closely with the White House to harmonize the activities of USAID and…

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Global Road Safety Depends On Action, Awareness
Posted by Nancy Carter-Foster on Jun 29, 2009 - 10:57 AM

About the Author: Nancy Carter-Foster serves as Senior Advisor in the Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science.

Driving may seem like a commonplace activity to many Americans, but it is still a dangerous task at home and in much of the world. Nearly 1.3 million people die and 20-50 million more worldwide are injured in road crashes every year. That translates to 3,500 people dying and 137,000 more being seriously injured or disabled every day. More than half of those killed in traffic crashes are people in the prime of their lives, between the ages of 15-44. It is also the second leading cause of death for children between the ages of 5-15. Road crashes are the leading non-natural cause…

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United We Serve
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jun 17, 2009 - 12:14 PM

Today, President Obama announced United We Serve – a call to action for all Americans to volunteer this summer.

This summer, President Obama is calling on all of us – young and old, from every background, all across this country – to participate in our nation’s recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. From June 22 to September 11, United We Serve will begin to engage Americans from coast to coast in addressing community needs in education, health, energy and the environment, and community renewal. Serve.gov is your online resource for not only finding volunteer opportunities in your community, but also…

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