Obama at Asian Pacific American Heritage Event
“It’s our turn to make sure that no matter who you are, no matter where you came from, no matter what you look like, America forever remains the place where you can make it if you try.”
Read morePresident Obama Supports Same Sex Marriage
Today, in an interview with ABC News, President Obama said, “I think same sex couples should be able to get married.”
Read moreSecretary Clinton on Occasion of Europe Day
“I am grateful for the vital role the EU plays around the world. From its leadership on bringing peace to the Middle East to its support for dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo, to its commitment to isolating oppressive regimes and its support of the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, the EU continues to help solve global problems.”
Read morePanetta: U.S.-China Relationship One of World’s Most Critical
“We share many interests across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond,” Panetta said, “from humanitarian assistance to concerns about weapons of mass destruction to terrorism to drug interdictions to trade to counterpiracy.”
Read moreState Department on Iraq’s Camp Ashraf
The United States welcomes the continued cooperation of the Government of Iraq and the residents of Camp Ashraf with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq to complete the relocation process, as set forth in the MOU.
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Clinton Encourages More Openness in Indian Economy
Secretary of State Clinton expressed confidence in India’s ability to compete economically all over the world and said that a broader number of its people will see their standard of living rise as the Indian economy continues to open up.
Read moreU.S. Homeland Security Head Holds Talks in New Zealand, Australia
While in New Zealand, Secretary Napolitano signed Joint Statements to Combat Trafficking in Persons, to Strengthen Border Security, Combat Transnational Organized Crime, and Facilitate Legitimate Trade and Travel.
Read moreBriefing by Clinton, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Moni in Dhaka
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to Bangladesh to meet with senior officials and civil society representatives to review robust U.S.-Bangladesh cooperation across the full range of political, economic, and security matters.
Read moreU.S., China Conclude Extensive Talks on Strategic, Economic Issues
The U.S. and China have wrapped up two days of talks in Beijing on strategic and economic issues for the purpose of building what Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton called “the most consequential relationship of the 21st century.”
Read moreWorld Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2012
The United Nations designates May 17 to remind the world each year of the benefits that the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICTs) can bring to societies and economies worldwide.
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