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South and Central Asia: Student Townhall
Remarks Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Patna, India June 18, 2011 ASSISTANT SECRETARY BLAKE: Thank you so much. Let me tell you it’s a wonderful pleasure to be here at the American Corner, and...

Women: Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders on Women's Leadership: Women Embracing Leadership and Service
On July 1, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will welcome 80 undergraduate women representing 21 countries and 20 U.S. student mentors to the Department of State for the official launch of the Study of...

South and Central Asia: Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for Nisha Desai Biswal as Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs
SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you all for coming. This is by far one of the best parts of this job, is when you get to recognize extraordinary talent and you see families and friends, colleagues, people come together to celebrate extraordinary talent and...

South and Central Asia: Remarks at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Policy Conference on Islam in Eurasia
Good afternoon. I would like to thank the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies and the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies for the invitation to speak here today. I am delighted to be here with so many friends and colleagues,...

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Policy Conference on Islam in Eurasia
Good afternoon. I would like to thank the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies and the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies for the invitation to speak here today. I am delighted to be here with so many friends and colleagues,...

Transcript of a Press Briefing by Gerry Rice, Director, Communications Department
Washington, D.C. Thursday, May 9, 2013 MR. RICE: Good morning, everyone. And welcome to this press briefing on behalf of the IMF. I'm Gerry Rice, Director of the Communications Department. As usual, this press briefing will be embargoed until...

South and Central Asia: The Energy, Trade, and Development Forum - Turkmenistan Session
Thank you, Dr. Badykova, for the kind introduction, and thank you to the Turkic American Alliance for inviting me here today to speak at its third annual convention. The theme of this year’s convention, “energy, trade and development,” provides...

South and Central Asia: South and Central Asia Fulbright Pre-Departure Orientation
Remarks James Moore, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asia Affairs Washington, DC June 22, 2011 Thank you, Alina, and good evening, everyone. It’s an honor to join such a distinguished group of individuals as you prepare to...

FACT SHEET: U.S.-Russia Agreements and Joint Statements
On the occasion of the meeting in Deauville France between President Obama and the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitriy Medvedev, the White House is pleased to announce the following agreements between the United States and Russia: Joint...

South and Central Asia: Town Hall on Empowering Civil Society for Central Asia's Future
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Eurasian University Astana, Kazakhstan November 30, 2010 AMBASSADOR ZHARBUSSYNOVA: Ladies and gentlemen, today I am truly honored to welcome the Secretary of State Madam Hillary Clinton. Madam, all of us...

Especially for Students: Town Hall on Empowering Civil Society for Central Asia's Future
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Eurasian University Astana, Kazakhstan November 30, 2010 AMBASSADOR ZHARBUSSYNOVA: Ladies and gentlemen, today I am truly honored to welcome the Secretary of State Madam Hillary Clinton. Madam, all of us...

Women: Remarks to the International Women's Leadership Forum
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Government House Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia July 9, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Well, good afternoon, everyone, and it’s a great honor for me to be here...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks to the International Women's Leadership Forum
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Government House Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia July 9, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Well, good afternoon, everyone, and it’s a great honor for me to be here...

South and Central Asia: Remarks With International Media
Press Conference William R. Brownfield Assistant Secretary , Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Kabul, Afghanistan May 3, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Assistant Secretary...

South and Central Asia: Testimony Before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (As Prepared)
Testimony Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Wahington, DC, United States May 11, 2011 Chairman Cardin, Chairman Smith, members of the Commission, thank you for inviting me to discuss with you the...

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at Eurasia Foundation Gala Dinner
Remarks William J. Burns Deputy Secretary Mayflower Hotel Washington, DC April 24, 2012 Thank you for that kind introduction. It is truly an honor to be here this evening. I have deep admiration for the work of the Eurasia Foundation over the past...

Europe and Eurasia: Briefing En Route Budapest, Hungary
Special Briefing Senior Department Official Senior Official Budapest, Hungary June 29, 2011 SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL THREE: So the Secretary is on her way to Budapest for the opening of the Tom Lantos Institute and her bilateral visit in...

South and Central Asia: The Obama Administration's Priorities in South and Central Asia
Remarks Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Houston, TX January 19, 2011 Remarks as prepared It’s always a treat to get out of Washington, but it’s truly an honor to speak at the James A. Baker III...


Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at Euro-Atlantic Security Community Initiative and Keynote Session Q&A
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Bayerischer Hof Munich, Germany February 4, 2012 SECRETARY CLINTON: (Applause.) Thank you very much. This is a first, with both Secretary Panetta and I here together. But I think that it speaks...