Secretary Kerry Praises “Milestone” Election in Jordan
Citing a record turnout in Jordan’s January 23 elections, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the vote represents “a huge first step” in Jordan’s political reform process.
Read moreU.S. Envoy at OSCE on Internet 2013 Conference
The United States is looking forward to the Internet 2013 conference being hosted by OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic from February 13-15.
Read moreState Department on Terrorist Attack on Camp Hurriya in Iraq
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the vicious and senseless terrorist attack that took place this morning at Camp Hurriya killing 6 people and injuring dozens more.
Read moreJohn Kerry’s remarks at the Ceremonial Swearing-In Ceremony
“I am proud to take on this job because I want to work for peace and because the values and the ideals of our nation are really what represents the best of the possibilities of life here on earth. “
Read moreKerry on Bulgaria’s Report on Hizballah’s Attack
The United States commends our close friend and NATO ally Bulgaria for its thorough and professional investigation into the July 18, 2012, Burgas terrorist attack.
Read moreSecretary Kerry’s Welcome Remarks to State Dept. Employees
“I want to begin by thanking my predecessor, Secretary Clinton, and I want to thank her entire team. They tirelessly advocated the values of our country and pushed for the accomplishment of any number of things to advance the interests of our nation.”
Read moreClinton Announces $86.5 Million in Public-Private Partnerships
On her last day as secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton announced four new or expanded public-private initiatives valued at up to $86.5 million.
Read moreJohn Kerry: The Next Secretary of State
On January 29, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Kerry as the next secretary of state, and a few hours later the full Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm him for the job.
Read morePresident Obama on Kerry’s Confirmation as Secretary of State
“I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed John Kerry as our next Secretary of State with overwhelming bipartisan support.”
Read moreClinton Focuses Global Dialogue on Democracy, Women’s Rights
Hillary Rodham Clinton says that in her four years as U.S. secretary of state, she and President Obama have tried to promote a world where more nations take greater responsibility for shaping their futures
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