July 2012
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June 2012
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Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Russia
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to St. Petersburg, Russia on June 28 where she led the U.S. delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s Women and the Economy Forum (WEF). During this event, participants focused on leadership skills and capacity building, two main areas of the San Francisco Declaration on decreasing barriers to women’s economic...
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Press Availability Following the Meeting of the...
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Palais de Nations Geneva, Switzerland June 30, 2012
SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. As you’ve just heard from Special Envoy Annan, today the international community came together to endorse a plan for a democratic transition in Syria that aims to end the violence and pave the way for a post-Assad unity government.
Kofi Annan called this...
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Photo of the Week: Recognizing Those Who Serve
About the Author: Aaron Bruce serves as DipNote’s Editorial Assistant.
This week’s “Photo of the Week” shows Deputy Secretary of State Thomas R. Nides presenting an Expeditionary Diplomacy Award to Foreign Service Officer Barbara Ann Bootes. Bootes and others were honored for their service in Afghanistan and Iraq. In recognition of Bootes and others, Deputy Secretary...
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Twitter Q & A with Under Secretary Tara Sonenshine →
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The Role of Social Media in Diplomacy
About the Author: Victoria Esser serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Digital Strategy in the Bureau of Public Affairs.
Yesterday, our Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Tara Sonenshine, held a Twitter Q & A, answering your questions on everything from exchange programs in Pakistan to who inspires her (her children). Earlier this week, the Secretary of State’s Senior...
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Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Latvia
More: Trip Page | Interactive Travel Map Today, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Riga, Latvia, the hundredth country she has visited as U.S. Secretary of State. In her present capacity, she has traveled more than 830,000 miles to date. Secretary Clinton told an audience of Latvian youths, “I’m very happy that my 100th country was Latvia, because I have such a great...
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“RT @Statedept As #SecState, #SecClinton has traveled more than 830,000 miles....”
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Canada Day
Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC June 28, 2012
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Canada on the 145th anniversary of your Confederation this July 1.
This year’s celebration is particularly meaningful as you commemorate the bicentennial year of the War of 1812....
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“RT @StateDept Today, #SecClinton arrived in #Latvia, the 100th country she has...”
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Remarks at Top of Meeting with Latvian Prime...
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Council of Ministers Riga, Latvia June 28, 2012
Well, Prime Minister, thank you very much for those warm words of solidarity and partnership. Certainly, the United States highly values our relationship with Latvia. We were proud never to have wavered in supporting the independence of Latvia and the Latvian people, and we are proud now to be a...
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Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Finland
More: Trip Page | Interactive Travel Map On June 27, Secretary Clinton traveled to Helsinki, Finland where she met with Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja. They signed the U.S.-Finland General Security of Information Agreement and discussed a number of shared foreign policy priorities, including the European economy, Syria, Iran and climate change. Secretary Clinton said, “Finland and...
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Remarks at the Climate Clean Air Coalition and...
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Helsinki, Finland June 27, 2012
Thank you so much. I am absolutely delighted to be back in Helsinki and to have some time to visit about the issues that we are working on together, the challenges we are facing together, and I’m grateful to the Ambassador for his leadership. I personally want to thank Bruce and Cody for their enthusiastic...
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Working for Child Protection in Zambia
About the Author: Robert Romanowski serves as Vice Consul at U.S. Embassy Lusaka.
Ambassador Susan Jacobs, Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, completed her five-country Africa tour in Lusaka, where she commended the Zambian government for its efforts towards accession to the Hague Conventions on Adoptions and Abductions. She said that the government’s step-by-step approach would...
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Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to...
More: Trip Page | Interactive Travel Map Secretary Clinton is on travel to Finland, Latvia, and Russia from June 27-June 30. In Helsinki, Finland, Secretary Clinton will hold bilateral meetings with senior Finnish officials to discuss a number of shared foreign policy priorities, including the European economy, Syria, Iran and climate change. She will highlight Finland’s commitment and...
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“RT @USEmbassyRiga SecState Clinton will have a townhall meeting with Latvian...”
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Assistant Secretary Anne C. Richard to Review...
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 26, 2012
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard will travel from June 26-29, 2012, to Cleveland, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to meet with resettled refugees, local and state government officials, resettlement agencies and other community members involved in the resettlement of...
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“RT @US2EU @AlecJRoss: @StateDept working to harness the power of connectivity...”
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U.S. Department of State Announces Sports Visitor...
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 26, 2012
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) announces a sports exchange program that will bring 13 athletes—12 youth and one coach—to the United States from June 26 to July 9. This program marks the fourth sports exchange with Tunisia, following up on basketball Sports Visitor and Sports Envoys...
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“RT @USambNATO #NATO calls #Syria downing of Turkish aircraft...”
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Pacific Partnership 2012 in the Philippines
About the Author: Tom Weinz serves as the dedicated Foreign Service Officer for Pacific Partnership 2012.
Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12)/USNS Mercy is currently anchored about 10 minutes off shore near the city of Calbayog, Samar Island, Republic of the Philippines. U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas attended the opening ceremony on June 19, and noted in his speech that USNS Mercy first visited...
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Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs...
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 25, 2012
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will travel to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras June 26-29. Assistant Secretary Jacobson will meet with leaders from all sectors of Central American society to advance our regional partnership for a more secure and prosperous Central America.
In...
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“RT @AmbassadorRice On #Syria, it is a shame that the #UNSC continues to...”
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Internet Freedom Fellows Program Emphasizes...
About the Author: Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe serves as the U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council.
At the Human Rights Council (HRC), the United States has consistently placed special emphasis on the protection and promotion of the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association, because we understand that these fundamental freedoms are essential to facilitating...
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Remarks at the U.S.-Spain Council
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Goldman Sachs Tower Jersey City, NJ June 24, 2012
Well it is truly my pleasure to join you. I regret very much that I was unable to be with you at dinner last night, but I thank the hosts for being willing to let me come this afternoon to congratulate you on this, the 17th U.S.-Spain Council Forum. I’ve been given an excellent report about all the...
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Elections in Egypt
Today, the White House released a statement congratulating Dr. Mohamed Morsi on his victory in Egypt’s Presidential election and the Egyptian people for this milestone in their transition to democracy. In the statement, the White House Press Secretary said: ‘We look forward to working together with President-elect Morsi and the government he forms, on the basis of mutual respect, to...
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“RT @USNATO Tomorrow, at #Turkey’s request, #NATO allies will consult...”
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White House Statement on Egypt
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The United States congratulates Dr. Mohamed Morsi on his victory in Egypt’s Presidential election, and we congratulate the Egyptian people for this milestone in their transition to democracy.
We look forward to working together with President-elect Morsi and the government he forms, on the basis of mutual respect, to advance the...
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Readout of President Obama's Call with...
President Obama called Dr. Mohamed Morsi today to congratulate him on his victory in Egypt’s presidential election. The President underscored that the United States will continue to support Egypt’s transition to democracy and stand by the Egyptian people as they fulfill the promise of their revolution. He emphasized his interest in working together with President-elect Morsi, on the basis of...
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“RT @USEmbassyCairo .@WhiteHouse: The United States congratulates Dr. Mohamed...”
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‘Conversations on Diplomacy’ Moderated by Charlie...
On June 20, 2012, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III participated in the second of a series called “Conversations on Diplomacy,” moderated by Charlie Rose. The Secretaries discussed the issues of the day and reflected on their experiences as America’s top diplomat. You can watch a video of the event here or read the...