With support from the United States, the IAEA established the Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI) in 2010 as a quick and responsive way to allow Member States to provide funds for extra-budgetary projects in the area of peaceful application of nuclear technology.
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UNVIE’s Neil Armstrong Spacesuit Replica Statue is now touring Central and Eastern Europe, where space fans will have the opportunity to view it and engage with its interactive features.
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is allocating $200,000 in funding to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enhance radiotherapy services in Libya.
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The IAEA Board of Governors meets September 2020. Click here for the U.S. statements.
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The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is pleased to announce a $425,000 contribution to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support efforts to combat organized crime in Sierra Leone.
Read More» The U.S. contribution to this UNODC project, made official in April, will use targeted interventions to rapidly increase the number of investigations and prosecutions of human trafficking cases in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Read More» U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria June 9, 2020 The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna announced June 3 that it will support the Space4Youth Competition 2020, organized by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), by providing winners with a trip …
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A new era of human spaceflight began yesterday with the successful launch of the NASA-SpaceX Demo-2 Mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Launch America: NASA and SpaceX Demo-2 Test Flight NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Demo-2 test flight with NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station. These activities are a part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which is working with the U.S. …
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USA at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee From Monday, February 3rd, to Friday, February 14th, delegations from around 100 countries gathered in Vienna, Austria for the 57th session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) Scientific and Technical Subcommittee (STSC). The STSC meets for two weeks every year to discuss questions …
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Statement by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott on Safeguards Matters in Iran.
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U.S Announces US$316,830 to Support IAEA Nuclear Sciences and Applications Department’s Environmental Research.
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International Atomic Energy Agency October 18, 2019 Vienna, Austria The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are joining forces to combat childhood cancers in developing countries, where children are four times more likely to die of the disease than in high-income countries due to a lack of affordable treatment …
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U.S. Mission Partners with UNOOSA to Send Space4Youth Competition Winners to International Astronautical Congress in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna October 10, 2019 Vienna, Austria Millennials Gather in Vienna to Show Support for Nuclear Energy Nearly 150 young professionals gathered at the Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna on 8 October to share their professional experiences and show their support for nuclear power as a safe, clean, and …
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U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria October 4, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Mission Partners with University of Alabama in Huntsville on “Apollo 11” Space Camp Youth Exchange The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna has partnered with The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) to launch a new space-themed youth exchange program in honor of the Apollo 11 mission’s 50th …
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Washington, DC September 24, 2019 PRESS RELEASE Armstrong Spacesuit Statues Will Find New Homes After Baseball Season Following the National Air and Space Museum’s successful Apollo 50 initiative, “Apollo at the Park,” the full-sized statues of Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit that were displayed in 15 Major League …
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Girls Experience STEM Summer Camp at Challenger Learning Center of Colorado July 26, 2019 This week, Challenger Learning Center of Colorado in Colorado Springs hosted eight high school-aged girls (three from India, two from the Republic of Kazakhstan, and three from Senegal) at its International Girls in STEM summer camp. This experience was made …
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Ambassador Jackie Wolcott requested a special meeting to discuss the IAEA Director General’s latest, concerning report on the Iranian regime’s nuclear program.
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Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2019 PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IS FIGHTING TO END THE OPIOID CRISIS THAT HAS DEVASTATED TOO MANY AMERICAN COMMUNITIES “We will defeat this crisis, we will protect our beautiful children, and we will ensure that tomorrow is better, brighter, stronger, and greater than ever before.” …
Read More» Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Kirsten D. Madison will lead the U.S. delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 62nd Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), March 14-15, in Vienna, Austria. At the CND, the United States will seek increased national action to control the illicit …
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Statement under Agenda Item 7: Any Other Business.
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Statement under Agenda Item 5(d): Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic.
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Statement under Agenda Item 5(c): Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
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Statement under Agenda Item 4: Verification and Monitoring in Iran.
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Statement under Agenda Item 3: Nuclear Technology Review
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Statement under Agenda Item 2(a) and (b): Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear, Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety: Nuclear Safety Review 2018 and Draft Safety Requirements: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 2018 Edition.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Yesterday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette visited Vienna, Austria for the first time as Deputy Secretary to meet with leaders of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). U.S. Ambassador to International Organizations in Vienna Jackie Wolcott also participated in the meetings.
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The loss of the courageous crews from Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia was not in vain. As Americans, our unwavering commitment to continue their heroic journey is unparalleled in the history of human exploration. We will continue to move forward and reach for new heights. We will persevere. And by doing so, we will lead …
Read More» National African American History Month, 2019 – – – – – – – By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo’s remarks on Iran and press conference at the United Nations, December 12, 2018.
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 7, 2018 Corruption facilitates transnational crime, fuels terrorism, obstructs economic growth and development, weakens the rule of law, and undermines democracy. Ultimately, it endangers our national security. That is why, as we look ahead to International Anticorruption Day on December 9, we pledge …
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Thank you, Madam Chair. Before I begin my comments on the CND, I would like to note that today is a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States and our embassies and missions around the world, in honor of my country’s 41st President, George H.W. Bush. I thank those of you who have expressed …
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REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. Good morning to all of you; thank you for joining me here today. It’s wonderful to be in this beautiful place, to get a chance to make a set of remarks …
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Thank you, Chair, for offering me the floor to speak on such an important topic. Thank you to the UNODC Secretariat for supporting preparations for this expert meeting, which the Commission requested last year in Resolution 61/8 to learn more about the challenges posed by the non-medical use of synthetic opioids and to propose core …
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Nuclear Technical Cooperation: Benefits from the Nonproliferation Regime for the Developing World Distinguished Co-Chairs, Excellencies, and ladies and gentlemen, the United States is pleased to attend this conference, for as we all approach the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), it is very important to …
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Washington Post Opinions: The Trump administration is taking bold action to combat the evil of human trafficking By Ivanka Trump November 29 Ivanka Trump serves as adviser to the president of the United States.
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First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia this morning to attend an Opioid Town Hall inside Liberty University’s basketball arena. Secretary Azar of Health and Human Services and Secretary Nielsen of Homeland Security accompanied the First Lady to Lynchburg. Upon Arrival, Mrs. Trump was welcomed by President of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr. and …
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Thank you Madam Chair, The United States thanks Director General Amano for his update and for his continued commitment to ensuring that all outstanding questions regarding Syria’s ongoing safeguards noncompliance are fully addressed. We applaud the DG and Secretariat for their unwavering professionalism in implementing the Agency’s safeguards responsibilities in Syria, despite more than a …
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Thank you, Madam Chair. Since the historic June summit in Singapore between President Trump and Chairman Kim, the United States has been ready to engage the DPRK in the necessary negotiations to achieve the goals set forth in Singapore, including the final, fully verified denuclearization of DPRK. We have approached the DPRK in seriousness and …
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Madam Chair, The United States welcomes the Director General’s November 12th report on verification and monitoring in Iran. We once again extend our appreciation to the Director General, the Deputy Director General for Safeguards, and their staff for their continued professionalism and dedication in carrying out their responsibilities in Iran. The Secretariat can continue to …
Read More» Madam Chair, I would like to extend my appreciation to the Friends of the Rapporteur for their work in preparing this year’s Report of the Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee (TACC) for the Board’s approval. The United States appreciated the opportunity to serve as Rapporteur on behalf of the North America Group, and we would …
Read More» Assistant Secretary Kevin E. Moley Travel to Belgium and Austria Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Kevin E. Moley will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and Vienna, Austria from November 14 to November 20. In Brussels, Assistant Secretary Moley will participate in the Meeting of Executive Managers of International Organizations at the NATO Headquarters. …
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Read the State Department’s new report detailing the scope of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. Read the Report
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PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IS TAKING ACTION TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING “My Administration will focus on ending the absolutely horrific practice of human trafficking.” – President Donald J. Trump ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING: President Donald J. Trump and his Administration are working to end the scourge of human trafficking, also known as modern slavery. • Today, …
Read More» THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for being here this morning. It is a great honor to address you on an issue that affects every nation across the globe: the world drug problem. And a big problem it is. The scourge of drug addiction continues to claim too many lives in the United States and in …
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Good day, everyone, and thank you for the kind introduction, Laura. This being the 50th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), it’s a big year for thinking about the NPT and its future. As we all do that thinking, we at the U.S. State Department have emphasized the importance …
Read More» The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) cordially invites you to attend a seminar by Dr. Christopher A. Ford, Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation at the U.S. Department of State, entitled “Non-Proliferation Lessons Learned,” followed by a discussion and Q&A. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, 19 September 2018, from 13:15to 14:45 in …
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Chair, The United States thanks the Director General for his latest report on the implementation of safeguards in Syria, and for the Secretariat’s continued professionalism in addressing Syria’s longstanding safeguards noncompliance in the face of persistent obstruction by the Assad regime and its patrons.
Read More» Since this Board last convened, the international community has had reason for cautious optimism concerning the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK, as agreed to by Chairman Kim. The summit meetings between the United States and the DPRK, and the Republic of Korea and the DPRK, opened up new possibilities for a diplomatic resolution …
Read More» The United States welcomes the Director General’s clear and concise report on the Implementation of State-level Safeguards Approaches for States under Integrated Safeguards – Experience Gained and Lessons Learned (GOV/2018/20), as well as the Secretariat’s technical briefing for Member States last month on this same matter. The Director General’s report fully responds to the request …
Read More» The United States welcomes the Director General’s August 30 report on verification and monitoring in Iran. We once again extend our appreciation to the Director General, the Deputy Director General for Safeguards, and their staff, for their continued professionalism and dedication in carrying out their responsibilities in Iran. The Director General’s thorough and professional reporting …
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The United States thanks the Secretariat for its useful report on the IAEA’s activities related to nuclear science, technology, and applications in 2017. We look forward to the November 2018 Nuclear Science and Technology Ministerial Conference, an event that will allow the Agency to highlight the successes mentioned in the DG’s report and to identify …
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The IAEA’s Division of Nuclear Security continues to provide critical assistance to Member States and plays a central role in coordinating international efforts to strengthen nuclear security worldwide. The 2018 Nuclear Security Report clearly demonstrates how much work one division can accomplish in assisting Member States to access the many benefits of peaceful uses of …
Read More» The United States takes this opportunity to thank the Director General and the Secretariat for the Agency’s accomplishments in the field of nuclear safety. We endorse the Secretariat’s recommendation that the Board of Governors consider and take note of this report.
Read More» UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy August 18, 2018 Statement by Ambassador Haley on the Passing of Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Kofi Annan devoted his life to making the world a more peaceful place through his compassion and dedication to service. He worked tirelessly to …
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PRESS RELEASE July 19, 2018 Vienna, Austria FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United States Sends Girls from Kazakhstan and Afghanistan to Colorado STEM Summer Camp Two teenagers from the Republic of Kazakhstan and two from Afghanistan will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado to take part in the Destination Mars! Camp at the Challenger Learning Center of Colorado July 23-27. This exchange initiative …
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Statement by Dr. Jim Green, U. S. Representative to the 61st Session of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space on Agenda Item 6, “UNISPACE+50 National Statement” June 20, 2018 Madame Chair and distinguished delegates, thank you for the opportunity to deliver our national statement on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary …
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The United States thanks the Director General for his update, and for his steadfast commitment to addressing Syria’s ongoing safeguards noncompliance.
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The United States welcomes the Secretariat’s Safeguards Implementation Report for 2017 (SIR).
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The United States welcomes the Director General’s May 24 report on verification and monitoring in Iran.
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The United States commends the Agency for its draft Annual Report for 2017, as well as the well established open and transparent process by the Secretariat in the report’s preparation.
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International nuclear verification and monitoring experts from around the world came to Vienna, Austria March 12-23 to participate in the 50th Working Group B (WGB) session of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). This subsidiary body, tasked with advancing the CTBTO’s nuclear verification technical goals, is comprised of dedicated professionals …
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Brad Roberts, Director for the Center for Global Security Research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory On July 7, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly passed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons with the goal of the total elimination of nuclear weapons. The United States has opposed such a treaty, however, since global security …
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Press Release March 14, 2018 Vienna, Austria U.S. Welcomes Commission on Narcotic Drugs Vote on Carfentanil The United States welcomes today’s unanimous vote at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna to add carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 10,000 times more powerful than morphine, to the list of controlled substances under the UN Single …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE March 14, 2018 Policy Planning Director Hook’s Travel to Vienna Director for Policy Planning Brian Hook will lead the U.S. delegation to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Joint Commission meeting in Vienna on March 16. Under the terms of the …
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U.S. Focuses on Carfentanil during Commission on Narcotic Drugs Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50. While the opioid epidemic has reached crisis proportions in the United States, it is far from being an exclusively American problem. “Families, communities, and citizens across our country are currently …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-9, 2018 Agenda Item 7: Any Other Business U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Madam Chair, For the sake of efficiency, please let me address a number of issues under AOB in one consolidated statement. I apologize in advance for its length. As …
Read More» IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-9, 2018 Agenda Item 5(c) Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chair, The United States thanks the Director General for his update, and for his commitment to addressing …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-9, 2018 Agenda Item 5 (b) Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea U.S. Statement as delivered by IAEA Counselor Keith Andertonn Thank you, Madam Chair. As we recall the strong resolution on the DPRK adopted at the last General Conference, the …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-8, 2018 Agenda Item 4 Verification and Monitoring in Iran U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chair, The United States welcomes the Director General’s February 22 report on verification and monitoring in Iran, and we once again extend our appreciation …
Read More» IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-9, 2018 Agenda Item 3 Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications Nuclear Technology Review 2018 U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Good morning, Madam Chair, The United States remains committed to the peaceful uses and applications of nuclear …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-9, 2018 Agenda Item Number 2(a) and 2(b) Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear, Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety: Nuclear Safety Review 2018 Draft Safety Requirements: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 2018 Edition Ruthenium-106 U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’affaires …
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Cancer and cancer-related diseases claim the lives of eight million people worldwide each year. Fourteen million new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually, and more than 60% of those cases occur in low and middle-income countries, where treatment capacities are limited and resources already scarce. February 4 is World Cancer Day , a day when we shine a spotlight …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting November 23-24, 2017 Agenda Item 6: Any Other Business U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairperson, For the sake of efficiency, please let me address a number of issues under AOB in one consolidated statement. I apologize in advance for its length. First, …
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7th Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption November 6-10, 2017 Vienna, Austria Opening Remarks by James A. Walsh, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State Edited as delivered, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Madam President, distinguished delegates, and members of …
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Prof. Michael Johnston will discuss the timeline and evolution of anti-corruption efforts worldwide since the end of the Cold War, including persistent problems in the international anti-corruption agenda and prospects for the future. Professor Michael Johnston, Charles A. Dana Professor of Political Science, Emeritus, at Colgate University, & Distinguished Professor at the International …
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International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century Abu Dhabi, UAE 30 October–1 November 2017 October 31, 2017 Edward McGinnis Acting Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy United States Department of Energy U.S. National Statement As Prepared Introduction On behalf of the United States Government, and in particular Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2017 PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IS TAKING ACTION ON DRUG ADDICTION AND THE OPIOID CRISIS “The best way to prevent drug addiction and overdose is to prevent people from abusing drugs in the first place. If they don’t start, they …
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International Atomic Energy Agency 61st IAEA General Conference 18-22 September 2017 U.S. National Statement U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Thank you, Ambassador Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson. Congratulations on your election as President of this Conference. I also want to thank Director General Amano for his outstanding service. Since 2009, the IAEA has …
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International Atomic Energy Agency 61st IAEA General Conference 18-22 September 2017 US Remarks on the Adoption of the 2017 DPRK GC Resolution Nicole Shampaine, Chargé d’affaires U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Madame President, The United States welcomes the unanimous adoption of this year’s general conference resolution on the implementation of safeguards in the …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 9: Any Other Business U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, For the sake of efficiency, I would like to address a number of issues under AOB in one consolidated statement. I apologize in advance for its length. …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 4 (b) Nuclear Security Plan U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, First, let me tell you how pleased we were to hear from a number of Member States on Monday and Tuesday about how much they value …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 8(b) (ii) Women in the Secretariat U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affairs a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr Chairman, We remain concerned about the underrepresentation of women in the Agency’s professional and higher categories. At the same time, we acknowledge and appreciate …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 8(a) Application of IAEA Safeguards in the Middle East U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States thanks the Director General for his clear and factual report on the “Application of IAEA …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 7(b) Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, The United States thanks the Director General for his report on the implementation of safeguards …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 7(b) Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the DPRK’s unlawful nuclear and ballistic …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 6 Verification and Monitoring in Iran U.S. Statement as Delivered by Chargé d’Affaires Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, The United States once again extends its appreciation to the Director General, the Deputy Director General for Safeguards, and their staff for their excellent …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 5 Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications U.S. Statement as delivered by Counselor for IAEA Affairs Keith Anderton Mr. Chairman, The Director General’s report on “Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications” describes …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 4 (a) Nuclear Security U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, The United States remains committed to working with the IAEA and its Member States to ensure that nuclear materials and facilities remain secure. Together our …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 3c Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources: Guidance on the Management of Disused Radioactive Sources U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States is happy …
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Nicole Shampaine, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna, delivered the U.S. statement on nuclear safety to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors during its session in September 2017.
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Please find below statements on recent developments in North Korea by President Trump and senior U.S. Government Officials. Press Releases: Remarks at the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on D.P.R.K. 12/15/2017 11:27 AM EST Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State United Nations New York City December 15, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good afternoon and …
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UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2017 Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, met with Yukiya Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today in Vienna, Austria. Ambassador Haley is in Vienna to meet with IAEA …
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The United States Mission to International Organizations in Vienna welcomes Nicole Shampaine as Chargé d’Affaires a.i. and Acting Permanent Representative. Ms. Shampaine is a Senior Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. She joins the Mission from Washington, D.C. where she recently served as Senior Advisor on counterterrorism in the Bureau of …
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Two teenagers from the Republic of Kazakhstan will travel to San Antonio, Texas July 24-28 to take part in the Scobee Education Center, San Antonio College Girls Camp Challenger . This exciting exchange initiative is funded by the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna to support new opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The girls will participate in the weeklong camp focused on teaching …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 11: Any Other Business U.S. Statement As Delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, first, the United States welcomes the progress achieved over the past year to strengthen the global nuclear security framework. …
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IAEA & Arms Control Section Interns Visiting the Plant Breeding Lab (from left to right – Elizabeth Philipps, Maria Dudenhoeffer, Zachary Wong) Going on a field trip with ambassadors and diplomats from other countries to nuclear applications laboratories in the Austrian countryside was certainly not something I expected to do as part of my U.S. …
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Launch of the International Gender Champions – Vienna Initiative Andrew J. Schofer Chargé d’Affaires U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria June 1, 2017 Good afternoon, everyone. I echo all the words of welcome – I am pleased to see so many attendees at the launch of this important …
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Inauguration of International Gender Champions Vienna Opening Remarks Kathryn Holmgaard Spokesperson U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria June 14, 2017 Good afternoon. Welcome and thank you for joining us! Your Excellencies Director-General Fedotov, Director General Amano, Executive Secretary Zerbo – it is an honor to have you with us …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 7(b) Safeguards Implementation Report for 2016 U.S. Statement as Delivered by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ike Reed Thank you Mr. Chairman, The United States welcomes the Secretariat’s Safeguards Implementation Report for 2016 (SIR). We wish once again to thank …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 7(c) Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea U.S. Statement – As Delivered by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ike Reed Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing nuclear and ballistic missile …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 6 Verification and Monitoring in Iran U.S. Statement Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer As Prepared Mr. Chairman, The United States once again extends its appreciation to the Director General, the Deputy Director General for Safeguards, and their staff for their excellent work, …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 5 Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources: Guidance on the Management of Disused Radioactive Sources U.S. Statement as delivered by Ike Reed, Alternate Permanent Representative Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We strongly support the draft guidance on …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 4 Report of the Program and Budget Committee U.S. Statement as delivered by Ike Reed, Alternate Permanent Representative Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We appreciate the efforts of the Budget Working Group Co-chairs, the distinguished Ambassadors of Denmark and Brazil and of the Secretariat to …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 3 Technical Cooperation Report for 2016 U.S. Statement As Delivered by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ike Reed Thank you, Mr. Chairman, The United States thanks the Secretariat for its comprehensive and informative report on Technical Cooperation in 2016. Regular and extrabudgetary …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 2 The Annual Report for 2016 U.S. Statement – As Delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you very much Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, Since this is the first time I am taking the floor today I hope you …
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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA? You might have heard of it called “the UN’s nuclear watchdog,” for its important work verifying that countries’ nuclear programs remain exclusively peaceful. Would you be surprised to learn it also does development work to …
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IAEA Technical Cooperation Conference Session 4 Panel Discussion June 1, 2017 Remarks by Andrew Schofer, Chargé d’affaires a.i., U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Question: In 1958, at the first IAEA General Conference, the USA made an important contribution to support fellowship training and the fielding of experts to developing countries–to the first ever …
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Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice U.S. Statement Luis E. Arreaga Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Vienna, Austria May 22, 2017 Thank you very much. On behalf of my delegation, I would like to thank the Bureau, Executive Director Fedotov, and UNODC for organizing this 26th session …
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Delegates from the United States participated in the Third Extraordinary Meeting and Sixth Organizational Meeting of the Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management (Joint Convention) on May 16-19 at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria. The meetings were …
Read More» Statement by the United States in Cluster 3: Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Statement by Andrew Schofer Charge d’Affaires a.i., U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, May 9, …
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Statement by the United States in Cluster 2: Regional Issues First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Statement by Ambassador Robert A. Wood Vienna, May 8, 2017 Mr. Chairman, The United States reaffirms the critical role …
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Statement by the United States in General Debate First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons As Delivered by Ambassador Robert A. Wood Permanent Representative of the United States to the Conference on Disarmament Vienna, May 2, 2017 …
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The best way to become familiar with another country is to visit and experience the food, people, languages, and cultures first-hand. Each year, the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna invites selected contacts to see and learn about the United States on the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). “The IVLP enables intensive professional exchange …
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If you pulled someone aside and asked them to describe what the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does, many people would immediately think about the Agency’s work with nuclear power and safeguarding against nuclear weapons proliferation. After all, the IAEA has made the news lately for its role in nuclear verification and monitoring in Iran …
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When you think of the United Nations, what comes to mind? Blue-helmeted peacekeepers in a faraway land perhaps? Or humanitarian workers delivering food aid to refugees? But did you know that the UN is an organization that is helping curb American overdose deaths in the current opioid epidemic? In fact, it is. Last Thursday in …
Read More» Statement of Kara McDonald, United States Department of State 60th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) United States Intervention after Agenda Item 8(b) Votes on ANPP and NPP Vienna, Austria; March 13, 2017 Thank you Madam Chair. I want to express the gratitude of my government for this show of solidarity and support …
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Statement of Andrew J. Schofer, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna 60th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) Agenda Item 3 Vienna, Austria; March 13, 2017 As Delivered Madame Chair, The United States welcomes the Report of the Executive Director on the activities of UNODC in 2016, which …
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Statement of William R. Brownfield, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs 60th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) Vienna, Austria; March 13, 2017 Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, members of the Commission, ladies and gentlemen. And a special thank you as well to the Secretariat for your …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 9: Any Other Business U.S. Statements as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Mr. Chairman, I am taking the floor to address several items under any other business. The United States welcomes the progress achieved over the past year to …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 8 Appointment of the Director General U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Mr. Chairman. The United States is pleased to join the consensus decision of the Board in endorsing Yukiya Amano to serve as Director General for the term …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 6 Assurance of Supply — Establishment of the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank for the Supply of LEU to Member States U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you, Mr. Chairman The United States welcomes submission …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 5(b) Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States remains resolute in its condemnation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s constant stream of …
Read More» IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 5(c) Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you Chair, The United States thanks the Director General for his update and for his ongoing commitment to addressing Syria’s …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 4 Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you Mr. Chairman, The United States extends its appreciation to the Director General for his February 24th report on Iran’s …
Read More» IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 3 Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications Nuclear Technology Review 2017 U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you, Mr. Chairman, The United States remains a strong supporter of the application of peaceful …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 2b Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources: Guidance on the Management of Disused Radioactive Sources U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States fully supports and endorses …
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IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 2(a) Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear, Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety: Nuclear Safety Review 2017 U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you, Mr. Chairman, The United States takes this opportunity to thank the Director General and the …
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On the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March) The United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna, in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the United States of America to the United Nations (Vienna), this human world (THW) Film Festival and Topkino, invites you to the Ciné-ONU Vienna screening of the movie “The Uncondemned” (by Michele Mitchell and Nick Louvel, …
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By: Chargé d’Affaires Andrew J. Schofer. Last Friday, members of the international community came together for an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Program of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) World Cancer Day event. It was truly impressive to hear about work being done around the world to support cancer diagnosis, treatment, and control. Cancer impacts …
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Matthew Butler, Office of International and Interagency Affairs, NOAA Satellite and Information Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Department of Commerce 8 February 2016 Thank you, Madam Chair and distinguished delegates, for the opportunity to talk about the current and future meteorological and environmental satellite activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …
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The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna presents: Hidden Figures (USA 2016) The untold story of the African American women mathematicians who helped NASA launch the United States’ first successful space missions. Nominated for two Golden Globes and three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Introduction by Dr. Sandra H. Magnus, Executive Director of the …
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Statement by Margaret Kieffer, United States Representative, on Agenda Item 4, “General Exchange of Views,” Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space: 2017, Scientific and Technical Subcommittee: Fifty-fourth session (30 January to 10 February 2017) Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria, January 30, 2017 Thank you, Madame Chair. The United States Delegation congratulates you on …
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The inauguration of the President will take place on Friday, 20 January 2017 and will be the fifty-eighth Presidential Inauguration. Information on the Presidential Inauguration is always available from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies website . Related websites 58th Presidential Inauguration on Senate.gov Presidential Inaugurations , a Library of Congress American Memory web site The Constitution of the United States of America White House website (whitehouse.gov) Inauguration Quick Facts Who? President Donald …
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A lecture by Dr. Paul Hertz. With introductory words by Director General and CEO Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christian Köberl (NHM Vienna) and the Chargé d‘affaires Andrew Schofer (U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna) on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017, at 5 p.m. in the lecture hall of the Natural History Museum, Vienna. Free entrance | …
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Remarks for the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) Special Segment on the UN General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem, Ambassador Laura S.H. Holgate, U.S. Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2016. Thank you, Chair. Seven months ago, the international community gathered at …
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