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#SecretaryTravels → Watch Secretary Tillerson's opening statement at a joint press conference in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Watch US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley's remarks to the UN Security Council on the situation in #Syria.
#SecretaryTravels → Watch Secretary Tillerson's remarks at the top of his meeting in Moscow, earlier today, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
#SecretaryTravels → Earlier today in Lucca, #Italy, Secretary Tillerson participated in a wreath laying ceremony in commemoration of the Sant'Anna di Stazemma Massacre.
This week, Secretary Tillerson spoke with ABC News Anchor George Stephanopoulos on This Week about #Russia's failures to live up to its commitments regarding the use of chemical weapons in #Syria. Read more: https://goo.gl/DK32S3
Today, President Trump welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II of #Jordan to the White House, where both leaders participated in a joint press conference. Full transcript of remarks: https://goo.gl/USTtbm
"Since the earliest days of the campaign against #ISIS, Jordan has been a staunch ally and partner, and we thank you for that. Jordanian servicemembers have made tremendous sacrifices in this battle against the enemies of civilization, and I want to thank all of them for their, really, just incredible courage." — President Trump
Today, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton participated in a briefing to preview President Xi's visit with President Trump this week. Full briefing transcript: https://goo.gl/otTWMR
Today, Secretary Tillerson welcomed Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Vinegary Caso to the State Department to discuss various bilateral issues. See remarks before their meeting: https://goo.gl/Ev6Q76
Earlier today, US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley addressed the UN Security Council regarding yesterday's chemical weapons attack in #Syria. Transcript of remarks: https://goo.gl/p2TUQt
"We know that yesterday’s attack bears all the hallmarks of the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons. We know that Assad has used these weapons against the Syrian people before. That was confirmed by this Council’s own independent team of investigators. We know that yesterday’s attack was a new low, even for the barbaric Assad regime." — Ambassador Haley
Today, Secretary Tillerson welcomed King Abdullah II of #Jordan to the State Department for a meeting to discuss bilateral issues.
No Lost Generation represent students from across the country committed to doing their part to address the global migration crisis.
#WomenOfCourage → Watch First Lady Melania Trump's opening remarks at the 2017 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. This honors women around the globe who have exemplified courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality and social progress, often at great personal risk.
#WomenOfCourage → Watch Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Shannon's opening remarks at the 2017 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. This honors women around the globe who have exemplified courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality and social progress, often at great personal risk.
Since its formation in 2014, the Global Coalition has worked diligently to reduce the threat ISIS poses to international security and our homelands. Learn more about the Global Coalition and its work: https://goo.gl/wgQgVd
#ICYMI → Watch Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton's closing remarks previewing Secretary Tillerson’s upcoming travel to #Asia.
Today, Secretary Tillerson welcomed #Ukraine's Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin to the State Department for a bilateral meeting.
This morning, Secretary Tillerson delivered remarks regarding an Executive Order signed by President Trump, which will protect the United States from the entry of foreign terrorists. Read the full Executive Order: https://goo.gl/NGYRK8
This morning, Secretary Tillerson welcomed #Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry to the State Department for a bilateral meeting.
This morning, Secretary Tillerson welcomed #Georgia's Foreign Minister Mikhail Janelidze to the State Department.
Today, Secretary Tillerson welcomed #Japan's Foreign Minister Kishida to the State Department for a bilateral meeting.
In 2016, United States Women's National Soccer Team Head Coach Jill Ellis and goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris traveled to #Liberia as State Department Sports Envoys. See highlights from their trip.
#KerryAtMIT 4/4 → During his remarks on #climatechange today Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Secretary Kerry highlighted the issue of limiting the effects of climate change as a global responsibility. #EngageAmerica
"There is nothing partisan about climate change for the world’s scientists – climate change will have increasingly catastrophic impacts on our way of life if we don’t take dramatic steps to curb emissions quickly." — Secretary Kerry
#KerryAtMIT 3/4 → Watch Secretary Kerry discuss the benefits of a clean tech industry and investing in low-carbon energy sources during his speech on #climagechange today at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). #EngageAmerica
#KerryAtMIT 2/4 → During his visit today at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Secretary Kerry discussed relying on the ingenuity of institutions such as MIT and the private sector to find innovative #climatechange solutions. #EngageAmerica
“We need to push the limits of discovery to get us to where we need to be.” — Secretary Kerry
#KerryAtMIT 1/4 → Watch Secretary Kerry's remarks discussing #climatechange with students and faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). #EngageAmerica
"Unless we take the steps necessary to change the course that our planet is on, the impacts that we have already seen, will pale in comparison with what we will witness in years to come." — Secretary Kerry
During the Daily Press Briefing for Wednesday, January 4, Spokesperson John Kirby commented on the recent renewed fighting in #Libya.
Watch Secretary Kerry's remarks highlighting the 70th anniversary of the State Department's Foreign Press Centers and reflecting on the importance of the free speech.
#PearlHarbor → Watch National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink's preview of President Obama’s December 27 meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Hawaii where they will visit Pearl Harbor.
At the top of the Daily Press Briefing for Thursday, December 15, Secretary Kerry delivered a statement to the media on the situation in #Syria.
