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Secretary Clinton Travels to Iraq, KuwaitPosted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 25, 2009 - 11:24 AM
Secretary Clinton travels to Iraq and Kuwait today.Secretary Clinton arrived in Baghdad, Iraq, today, her first trip to Iraq as Secretary of State. While in Baghdad, Secretary Clinton will meet with Prime Minister al-Maliki, President Talibani, Deputy President al-Hashimi, Foreign Minister Zebari, and other senior leaders in the Government of Iraq. They will discuss issues of common concern including security, stability operations and assistance.Secretary Clinton will also meet with Ambassador Christopher Hill and Multinational Force-Iraq Commander Odierno to discuss the Administration's new direction…
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U.S. Committed to Fight Against MalariaPosted by Timothy Ziemer on Apr 24, 2009 - 06:52 PM
About the Author: Rear Admiral Timothy Ziemer serves as Coordinator of the U.S. Global Malaria Programs.Each year 300-500 million people suffer from malaria with children and pregnant women at greatest risk from this devastating, ancient disease. Ninety percent of these deaths are among children in impoverished areas of rural Africa. While malaria has been all but forgotten in the United States, it remains the leading cause of death for children under 5 in Africa, killing approximately 1 million people a year. A son of missionaries, I grew up…
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Question of the Week: How Best Can the International Community Support Security in Pakistan?Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 24, 2009 - 06:10 PM
The Taliban pose a serious threat to Pakistan and its neighbors. The United States is working with the governments in Afghanistan and Pakistan to counter these violent extremists and strengthen civil society and governance.How best can the international community support security in Pakistan?
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Secretary Clinton Honors World Malaria DayPosted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 24, 2009 - 11:29 AM
Secretary Clinton delivers a video statement in honor of World Malaria Day.World Malaria Day is recognized on April 25. Every year, between 300 and 500 million people suffer the effects of malaria. The disease claims more than one million lives annually, and 90% of its victims are children. Together with its terrible human toll, the effects of malaria hurt educational achievement, worker productivity, and economic development. It afflicts the impoverished, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, and is itself a source of poverty. In honor of World Malaria Day, Secretary Clinton calls to attention the effects of this disease and reaffirms U.S. commitment to curb the spread of the…
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Secretary Clinton Responds to Questions About Caribbean RegionPosted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 24, 2009 - 07:58 AM
Secretary Clinton answered questions taken during her trip to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Trinidad and Tobago, April 16-19. Secretary Clinton selected frequently asked questions and answered them here.
Question: What are the most pressing challenges faced in the Caribbean region which the U.S. can help alleviate, and by what means?
Secretary Clinton:The Summit of the Americas held April 17-19, 2009, in Trinidad and Tobago came at a time of great challenge and great opportunity for the U.S. and the Americas. The consequences of a historic economic crisis are being…
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Afghanistan Establishes First National ParkPosted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 23, 2009 - 04:33 PM
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provides information about Afghanistan's first national park, designated by Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of Earth Day. U.S. Embassy in AfghanistanIn celebration of International Earth Day, the Director General of Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) declared Band-e-Amir as Afghanistan’s first national park. This official designation affords legal protection to the lakes and surrounding landscape, and will ensure sustainable environmental management…
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Watch Secretary Clinton Discuss Careers Representing AmericaPosted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 23, 2009 - 03:46 PM
Visit careers.state.gov to watch Secretary Clinton discuss careers representing America.Secretary Clinton announced today on careers.state.gov that Congress recently approved funding for the State Department that will allow us to hire over 1,000 new employees during the next few years. So now, we’re stepping up our recruitment efforts. We’re looking for smart people from diverse backgrounds who can help us perform our key mission here at the State Department—to strengthen our relationships with other nations and work toward peace and prosperity for all people, by using what we call “smart power,” the…
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Diplomacy, Development Safeguard America’s SecurityPosted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 23, 2009 - 02:12 PM
Secretary Clinton spoke today before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. Secretary Clinton said:"[W]e think that diplomacy and development are ever more important to safeguarding the security and prosperity of our people and our nation, because after all, if we are successful in either managing or solving problems, we save the money and the lives that would otherwise have to be spent in dealing with conflict. ...We have launched a new diplomacy that we believe is powered by partnership and pragmatism and principle. And I’m very proud of the men and women of the State Department and USAID who literally work around the clock and around the…
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“Greening Diplomacy”Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 22, 2009 - 10:31 PM

Secretary Clinton spoke today at the State Department’s “Greening Diplomacy” Earth Day event. In her remarks, the Secretary said:
“We’re trying to green diplomacy and we want to do it every day, not just on Earth Day. That starts with our foreign policy, and accepting that climate change is more than a scientific phenomenon. It’s a political challenge, it’s an economic force, it’s a security threat, and a moral imperative. We’ve already seen the results of climate change, which has, because of rising waters, because of desertification, displaced communities, and jeopardized food and water supplies, helped to spread epidemics and threatened…
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Secretary Clinton Presents Obama Administration Foreign Policy PrioritiesPosted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 22, 2009 - 02:01 PM

Secretary Clinton appeared today before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. In her remarks, the Secretary said:
“Our priorities are clear. We are deploying the tools of diplomacy and development along with military power. We are securing historic alliances, working with emerging regional powers, and seeking new avenues of engagement. We’re addressing the existing and emerging challenges that will define our century: climate change, weak states, rogue regimes, criminal cartels, nuclear proliferation, terrorism, poverty, and disease. We’re advancing our values and our interests by promoting human rights and fostering conditions that allow every individual to live up to their God-given…
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