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    4 hours ago

    “When the atmosphere in the forum designated by the UN becomes so toxic to the cause of human rights it is there to promote, by principle it requires the USA to leave that forum” ~ IO Assistant Secretary Kevin Moley on the US withdrawal from the

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    3 hours ago

    Great pleasure to swear in Frank Fannon as Assistant Secretary of State . America’s abundance of energy resources strengthens our security & that of our allies. I look forward to working with Frank & his team to fully harness the power of American energy.

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    6 hours ago

    Happy to swear in Robert O’Brien as the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. Returning Americans from captivity is a top priority of our country, and especially of the Trump Administration. I know this fellow Army guy will work tirelessly to bring Americans home.

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    8 hours ago

    Today as we mark 100 years since Nelson Mandela's birth, we reflect on his life dedicated to fighting injustice and promoting human rights, and honor his legacy as a great force of equality and freedom that helped transform our world into a better place.

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  5. 6 hours ago

    Today, we recognize Nelson and his service. Read more about how programs such as the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders & the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) continue to honor his legacy through service.

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  6. 7 hours ago

    The G7 foreign ministers issued the following statement in advance of the anniversary of the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight :

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    8 hours ago

    Ambassador Nikki Haley: "America can no more abandon the cause of human rights than abandon itself. It is who we are. It is who we’re proud to be. And it’s who we will always be.”

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    8 hours ago

    "Our withdrawal from the Human Rights Council does not mean that we give up our fight for reform. On the contrary, any country willing to work with us to reshape the Council need only ask." -Ambassador Nikki Haley

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    8 hours ago

    "No one should make the mistake of equating membership in the Human Rights Council with the support for human rights. To this day, the U.S. does more for human rights, both inside the UN & around the world, than any other country. And we will continue to do that."

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    8 hours ago

    "To speak freely, to associate & worship freely; to determine your own future; to be equal before the law–these are sacred rights. We take these rights seriously–too seriously to allow them to be cheapened by an institution–esp. one that calls itself the 'Human Rights Council.'"

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    9 hours ago

    "Judged by how far it has fallen short of its promise, the Human Rights Council is the UN's greatest failure. It has taken the idea of human dignity...and it has reduced it to just another instrument of international politics. And that is a great tragedy."

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    9 hours ago

    "We are a special nation with a special message for the world. We are a country founded on human dignity; on the revolutionary idea that all men are created equal with rights including, but not limited to, life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness." –Amb. Haley

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  13. 7 hours ago

    . Amb. Haley: The U.S. does more for human rights, both inside the , and around the world, then any other country. And we will continue to do that.

    Amb. Haley: U.S. Does More for Human Rights Than Any Other Country
    Ambassador Haley delivers remarks on the "U.S. Withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council: Impact and Next Steps" at the Heritage Foundation on July 18, 2018. - U.S. Department of State
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  14. 9 hours ago

    Today at approximately 4 PM ET, Ambassador Nikki Haley will deliver remarks on the “U.S. Withdrawal from the Human Rights Council: Impact and Next Steps” at . Watch at and .

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  15. 9 hours ago

    . announces ’s upcoming travel to the for meetings, to for remarks on , and to Palo Alto for the -U.S. ministerial consultations.

    Spokesperson Nauert Announces Secretary Pompeo’s Upcoming Travels
    State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert addresses reporters at the Department Press Briefing on July 18, 2018. - U.S. Department of State
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  16. 10 hours ago

    . details 's trip to and 's announcement of an additional $6 million in funding to provide food and health assistance to migrants.

    Spokesperson Nauert on USAID Administrator Green’s Trip to Colombia
    State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert addresses reporters at the Department Press Briefing on July 18, 2018. - U.S. Department of State
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  17. 10 hours ago

    . comments on the escalation violence in and the Ortega government’s efforts to cling to power in .

    Spokesperson Nauert Comments on Escalation of Violence in Nicaragua
    State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert addresses reporters at the Department Press Briefing on July 18, 2018. - U.S. Department of State
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  18. 13 hours ago

    . trains local leaders and mobilizes community stakeholders in sharing good practices on countering violent extremism using the network to advance global counterterrorism collaboration and encourage the exchange of experiences.

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  19. Jul 17

    . will deliver remarks on “Supporting Iranian Voices” at the on Sunday, July 22. Secretary Pompeo's remarks will be delivered as part of a visit with members of the Iranian-American community in the United States.

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    Jul 17

    We call on to stop the violence and end the bloodshed in . The United States is watching and we will continue to hold accountable those responsible for the ongoing campaign of violence and repression.

    We strongly urge President Ortega not to attack Masaya. Continued gov’t-instigated violence and bloodshed in must end immediately. The world is watching.
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