As Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department and the Foreign Service of the United States. More»
Secretary Clinton (May 10): "The Strategic and Economic Dialogue continues to grow broader and deeper. It reflects the complexity and the importance of our bilateral relationship." Full Text» Fact Sheet» More»
May 9: The U.S., Canada, and Mexico have submitted a joint North American proposal to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. More»
May 10: The Sudan Troika (United States, United Kingdom, and Norway) issued a joint statement on recent developments in Sudan, following the visit by Troika Development Ministers, May 7-8.
Secretary Clinton (May 6): "The World Bank estimates that 44 million people have been pushed into poverty since just last June because of rising food prices. People who were already vulnerable fell into an even greater danger zone." Full Text» Trip Page»
Deputy Secretary Steinberg (May 6): "It was back in 1972 when Eugene F. Sullivan lost his life, and almost four decades later, this moment of recognition is well deserved and long overdue. We remain deeply grateful for his service and his sacrifice." Full Text»
Secretary Clinton (May 10): "We’ve received tremendous support from the Chinese Government, which offered 20,000 scholarships for American students and educators for four years." Full Text» Fact Sheet»
Acting Deputy Spokesman Toner (May 9): "[Egypt] has been through a major period of upheaval. They’re facing enormous challenges, but we feel that they’re making progress. And we’re willing to help them make that progress." Full Text»
May 6: Julia Roberts will join the Alliance for Clean Cookstoves as “Global Ambassador” to bring attention to the global issue that kills nearly 2 million people annually: toxic smoke from unsafe and inefficient cookstoves. More» Interview With Secretary Clinton»
May 6: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Nuuk, Greenland May 11-12 with Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to participate in the Seventh Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council. Media Note»
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Michael Young has done assignments in Seoul, Kabul, Ho Chi Minh City and he is currently serving in Islamabad. More»
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