Feb. 18: Join us for a live webcast at 10am on the State Department’s Internet Freedom Strategy with Assistant Secretary Michael Posner and Leslie Harris, President and CEO, of the Center for Democracy and Technology.
Feb. 17: Judith Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights, held a conversation today with David Morrissey, Executive Director of the United States International Council on Disabilities. Watch for transcript/video
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 16): "I want to start by acknowledging the many brave people who could not be with us today because they are doing what civil society does. They are fighting for human rights and dignity." Full Text» Briefing» More»
Feb 14: Secretary Clinton and Deputy Secretary Nides briefed the press on the Fiscal Year 2012 budget for the State Department and USAID. More about the budget»
Feb. 16: Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer will travel to Brazil Feb. 17-19 to launch events in support of the U.S.-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding on the Advancement of Women. More»
Under Secretary Tauscher (Feb. 16): "This past year we showed that we can reduce the role and number of nuclear weapons and enhance our security. We sponsored the first-ever Nuclear Security Summit." Full Text» More»
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 15): "The course we chart today will determine whether those who follow us will get the chance to experience the freedom, security, and prosperity of an open internet." Full Text» Fact Sheet»
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Assistant Secretary Crowley (Feb. 16): "We remain concerned about Aung San Suu Kyi’s safety and security. This is a fundamental responsibility of Burmese authorities to ensure her safety and that of all Burmese citizens." Full Text»
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