Ambassador Branstad commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
On May 17, the U.S. Embassy in China marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Read More»
Excerpts: Assistant Secretary Breier’s Remarks at the 2019 Concordia Americas Summit
Remarks on “A New Era in the Americas” at the 2019 Concordia Americas Summit Assistant Secretary Kimberly Breier: I believe China is the big strategic question for the hemisphere. The U.S. Administration has taken a closer look at China’s engagement in the Americas given significant U.S. interest. China is and will remain a significant trade ... Read More»
Looking North: Sharpening America’s Arctic Focus
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Rovaniemi, Finland May 6, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ambassador. I know you’re enjoying your time here tremendously, and you are doing an outstanding job. It’s great to look out here and see so many friends, too. Who’d have thought I could come this far north and know this ... Read More»
Supporting Freedom in North Korea
Press Statement Morgan Ortagus Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 6, 2019 As we reflect on North Korea Freedom Week, we recognize the efforts of the North Korean defector and human rights community to continue to shine a spotlight on the dire human right situation in North Korea. For decades, the regime in North Korea has ... Read More»
Presidential Message on Ramadan 2019
Presidential Message on Ramadan, 2019 I send my warmest greetings to all Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan commemorates when the sacred Quran was revealed to Muhammad. At the spotting of the crescent moon, Muslim families and communities will honor this revelation by beginning a month of inward reflection, spiritual renewal, and prayer. ... Read More»
World Press Freedom Day
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 3, 2019 On World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting safety and freedom for members of the press. A free and independent media is indispensable to a vibrant, functioning democracy. Despite some progress, journalists around the world continue to be persecuted, targeted with ... Read More»
Press Releases: On the Occasion of Ramadan
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 5, 2019 On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend best wishes to Muslim communities at home and abroad for a blessed Ramadan. For many Muslims, this month is an occasion to focus on spiritual rejuvenation, kindness and resilience, compassion for those ... Read More»
Let’s “Reach for Gold” Together
Let’s “Reach for Gold” Together The drive to test limits, the thrill of competition, and the awe of watching ordinary people achieving extraordinary feats have fueled our fascination with sports for thousands of years. Just this month, 19-year-old Chinese basketball prodigy Han Xu made headlines as the youngest player selected in this year’s U.S. Women’s ... Read More»
Press Freedom Day: The Power to Illuminate
Author Ambassador Branstad Images and words in the news capture our attention and shape our understanding of the world. The photo of a scientist engaged in groundbreaking research. The sharply-worded headline explaining a breaking news story. The moment two presidents meet and shake hands, beamed around the world for their citizens to witness. Like sunlight, ... Read More»
Press Releases: Unconscionable Reports of Secret Executions of Minors in Iran
Press Statement Morgan Ortagus Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 1, 2019 The Department of State is appalled by the Iranian regime’s secret execution of two 17-year old males, Mehdi Sohrabifar and Amin Sedaghat, in Adelabad prison in Shiraz, as reported by Amnesty International. According to this report, Iran has resumed its execution of minors, while ... Read More»
Statement from the Press Secretary
Ambassador Lighthizer and Secretary Mnuchin concluded productive meetings with China’s Vice Premier Liu He Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Karim Masimov
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today in Washington with Kazakhstani Presidential Special Envoy and National Security Committee Chairman Karim Masimov. The two discussed Kazakhstan’s historic presidential transition and upcoming election in June, as well as bilateral cooperation on counterterrorism. The Secretary welcomed Kazakhstan’s support for ... Read More»
Press Releases: Hong Kong: 2014 Occupy Movement Cases and Fugitive Ordinance Law
The United States is disappointed by the decision of the Hong Kong Government to prosecute and convict several Hong Kong residents for organizing peaceful protests during the Occupy Central movement in 2014. We are concerned that this decision will limit or discourage the people of Hong Kong from exercising the basic freedoms guaranteed them under ... Read More»
Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding the Administration’s Trade Talks with China
Office of the Press Secretary April 23,2019 Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding the Administration’s Trade Talks with China At President Donald J. Trump’s direction, United States Trade Representative Robert Lightizer and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin will travel to Beijing for continued negotiations on the trade relationship between the United States and China. ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: Decision on Imports of Iranian Oil
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC April 22, 2019 Today we are announcing the United States will not issue any additional Significant Reduction Exceptions to existing importers of Iranian oil. The Trump Administration has taken Iran’s oil exports to historic lows, and we are dramatically accelerating our pressure campaign in a ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: Terrorist Attacks in Sri Lanka
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC April 21, 2019 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terror attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter morning. Attacks on innocent people gathering in a place of worship or enjoying a holiday meal are affronts to the universal values and freedoms that we ... Read More»
Press Releases: Remarks on U.S. Latin American Policy (Excerpts)
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Casa Piedra Vitacura, Chile April 12, 2019 … The Trump administration believes that our two nations and the rest of the Americas have an incredible opportunity, the chance truly to cement a future of democracy, prosperity for all of the people of all of this hemisphere. It’s not ... Read More»
Excerpts: Remarks by President Trump and President Moon Jae-in
Excerpts President Trump Remarks Oval Office April 11, 2019 PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have President Moon of South Korea with us and a very, very great privilege to have Mrs. Kim. Thank you very much. Very much. We hope you enjoy your stay. We are discussing many, many ... Read More»
Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Republic of Korea President Moon
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 11, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and National Security Advisor John Bolton met with Republic of Korea (ROK) President Moon Jae-in today in Washington. The U.S. and ROK sides affirmed their commitment to achieving the final, fully ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen 04/08/2019 02:51 PM EDT Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 8, 2019 ________________________________________ The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today in Washington with Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen. They discussed our increasing economic, ... Read More»
Excerpts: Secretary’s Remarks: Interview With Norah O’Donnell of CBS This Morning
04/05/2019 10:22 AM EDT Interview Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State New York City April 5, 2019 … QUESTION: How are we fighting back against that Chinese threat? Because you’ve described it as a threat to our democracy from the Chinese. SECRETARY POMPEO: It very much is. They very much want to undermine our Western ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. April 4, 2019 READOUT Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Washington, D.C. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister ... Read More»
Excerpts: Secretary Pompeo With Maria Bartiromo of Mornings With Maria on Fox Business Network
INTERVIEW Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo With Maria Bartiromo of Mornings With Maria on Fox Business Network April 5, 2019 New York, New York * * * * QUESTION: Thank you so much for joining us. The IP theft issue is something we’ve spoken about before. How do you change something that’s really engrained ... Read More»
Excerpts: Secretary Pompeo at a Press Availability
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. April 4, 2019 REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability Dean Acheson Auditorium SECRETARY POMPEO: So good afternoon, everyone. Seventy years ago today, 12 courageous nations came together to form an alliance that to this day remains the bedrock guarantor of ... Read More»
Excerpts: Remarks by President Trump and Vice Premier Liu He Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 4:31 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with the Vice Premier of China, a highly respected man all over the world. We’ve had tremendous discussions. We’re getting very close to making a deal. That doesn’t mean a deal is made, because it’s not, but we’re ... Read More»
Deputy Secretary Sullivan’s Participation in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
For Immediate Release READOUT April 6, 2019 Deputy Secretary Sullivan’s Participation in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, joined by Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale, concluded two days in Dinard, France, leading the U.S. delegation to the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Uighur Muslims Impacted by Human Rights Crisis in Xinjiang
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STATEMENT BY ROBERT PALLADINO, DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON March 27, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Uighur Muslims Impacted by Human Rights Crisis in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Mihrigul Tursun, a Uighur Muslim who survived horrific conditions and abuse in a Chinese internment ... Read More»
U.S.Trade Representative Lighthizer and Secretary Mnuchin will travel to Beijing
Statement from the Press Secretary At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin will travel to Beijing, China, for principal-level meetings starting on March 28, 2019, to continue negotiations aimed at improving the trade relationship between the United States and China. The ... Read More»
Speeches: U.S. Africa Strategy Speech at Trade and Investment Luncheon (Excerpts)
Excerpts of Remarks John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Luanda, Angola March 20, 2019 As Ambassador Fite said, I would like to speak today about how the U.S. Africa strategy can unlock the many economic opportunities we’ll discuss at greater length throughout today’s luncheon. I look forward to highlighting the many ways we can ... Read More»
Excerpts: Keynote Address and Fireside Chat at the Road to GES Heartland Event
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. Excerpts of Remarks Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Sheraton Overland Park Hotel Overland Park, Kansas March 18, 2019 I know we have a delegation here from the Netherlands in the audience with us. It’s led by Trade Minister Sigrid Kaag. …. [The United States ... Read More»
Remarks on the Release of the 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC March 13, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Since America’s founding, the concept of individual rights has been woven into the national fabric. As my friend and scholar Mary Ann Glendon has written, it has given weak members of our society, quote, “an instrument ... Read More»
Excerpts: Keynote Address at CERAWeek
.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. March 12, 2019 EXCERPTS OF REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Keynote Address at CERAWeek Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel Houston, Texas SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Dan. Thank you all for joining me. * * * * Our plentiful oil supplies allow us to help our ... Read More»
Excerpts：Ambassador Brownback’s Remarks on Religious Freedom
Samuel D. Brownback Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Foreign Correspondents Club Hong Kong, China March 8, 2019 Introduction I would like to begin by expressing my profound respect for the Chinese people. My youngest daughter is Chinese and now attends school at Baylor University. *** During this speech, I will express a number of ... Read More»
Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 13, 2019 The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today in Washington with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The Secretary extended his condolences on the tragic loss of life of United Nations affiliated personnel on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The Secretary ... Read More»
Press Releases: Interim President Juan Guaido’s Return to Venezuela
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC March 4, 2019 The United States applauds the people of Venezuela for their actions to create a peaceful democratic transition, and congratulates Interim President Juan Guaido on his successful diplomatic efforts in the region and safe return to Venezuela. The United States and freedom-loving nations ... Read More»
Excerpt: Remarks for Hearings on State Corruption and the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela
Remarks Michael G. Kozak Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor The Organization of American States Washington, DC March 1, 2019 Here in the Hall of the Americas, our objective is peace. And peace is our objective in Venezuela. But this past Saturday Nicolas Maduro ordered armed criminals to attack his own people ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo Remarks to the Iowa Farm Bureau
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Des Moines, Iowa March 4, 2019 AMBASSADOR BRANSTAD: Good afternoon. It is my honor to be back in Iowa today to introduce Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. As U.S. ambassador, I have the great privilege of representing the American people in China. (Applause.) The ... Read More»
Excerpt: Remarks With Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr.
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Department of Foreign Affairs Manila, Philippines March 1, 2019 As an island nation, the Philippines depends on free and unobstructed access to the seas. China’s island-building and military activities in the South China Sea threaten your sovereignty, security, and therefore economic livelihood, as well as that of the ... Read More»
Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Yang Jiechi
Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Yang Jiechi Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 1, 2019 The following is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Member of the Political Bureau of the ... Read More»
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Travel to Des Moines, Iowa
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson March 1, 2019 STATEMENT BY ROBERT PALLADINO, DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Travel to Des Moines, Iowa Secretary Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Des Moines, Iowa March 3-4, 2019 to discuss how the American agriculture industry’s embrace of free enterprise and innovation helps ... Read More»
Excerpts: Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks With Traveling Press
Chairman Kim reiterated on his trip he is fully prepared to denuclearize. He recommitted that they will not conduct missile tests, that he will not conduct nuclear tests. Those are good things. Those remain as a pillar, as a foundation. You heard the President say that he is committed still not to conduct the major ... Read More»
Excerpts of Remarks by President Trump in Press Conference
The White House Office of the Press Secretary February 28, 2019 EXCERPTS OF REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP IN PRESS CONFERENCE JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam 2:15 P.M. ICT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. I want to begin by thanking the Prime Minister and President of Vietnam. We’re in Hanoi. It’s an incredible ... Read More»
Hanoi Summit 2019
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Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding the Hanoi Summit
February 28, 2019 “President Donald J. Trump of the United States and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea had very good and constructive meetings in Hanoi, Vietnam, on February 27-28, 2019. The two leaders discussed various ways to advance denuclearization and economic driven concepts. No ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un in a 1:1 Conversation
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AND CHAIRMAN KIM JONG UN OF THE STATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN A 1:1 CONVERSATION Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019 6:33 P.M. ICT CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) So it’s exactly 261 days since we met last time in Singapore, in June, ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump at 2019 Governors’ Ball
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT 2019 GOVERNORS’ BALL February 24, 2019 We’ll be leaving for Hanoi, Vietnam, and we’ll be meeting with Kim Jong Un. It’s a very interesting thing to say, but I’ve developed a very, very good relationship. We’ll see what that means. … I’m not pushing for speed, but we’re not removing ... Read More»
Press Release Secretary Pompeo’s Phone Call With Japanese Foreign Minister Kono
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 22, 2019 Robert Palladino: On February 21, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Japanese Foreign Minister Kono to discuss next steps on D.P.R.K. engagement. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kono reaffirmed their shared commitment to the final, fully verified denuclearization of the D.P.R.K. and to maintaining our ... Read More»
Excerpt: Interview With Jake Tapper of CNN State of the Union
Interview Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 24, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: [we] built out a coalition, an enormous global coalition we built out through the United Nations, to put that pressure in place to allow us to begin to have what have been real negotiations over the past now six or seven ... Read More»
Excerpt: Secretary of State Pompeo Interview With Fox Business Network
INTERVIEW Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo With Maria Bartiromo of Mornings with Maria on Fox Business Network New York, New York February 21, 2019 QUESTION: Joining me right now is the Secretary of State of the United States, Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, it’s great to have you on the program. SECRETARY POMPEO: Maria, it’s great to ... Read More»
Achieving Transformational Peace for the United States, Korean Peninsula, and the World
As part of a bold new diplomacy, we continue our historic push for peace on the Korean Peninsula. A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY: President Donald J. Trump is committed to achieving a bright and secure future for all people on the Korean Peninsula and across the world. On February 27 and 28, 2019, President Donald J. Trump will ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo Interview With Thora Arnorsdottir of RUV
Interview Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State U.S. Embassy Reykjavik Reykjavik, Iceland February 15, 2019 QUESTION: So welcome, Mr. Pompeo. SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, very much. Thanks for having me on your show. QUESTION: So the scope of your visit to Hungary, Poland, Slovakia on this European tour was pretty clear, but why is Reykjavik your last stop? ... Read More»
Excerpt: Remarks by Vice President Pence at the 2019 Munich Security Conference
Remarks by Vice President Pence at the 2019 Munich Security Conference | Munich, Germany So while we’re standing with our allies, strengthening NATO, and standing up to aggression, President Trump’s leadership is also bringing about historic change in the Indo-Pacific. The United States seeks an Indo-Pacific where independent nations boldly pursue their own interests, respecting ... Read More»
Pompeo and Foreign Minister of Poland: A new solidarity
(CNN)Solidarity is once again popular in Poland — though not in the way you might think. The concept that gave a name to the anti-communist movement in the 1980s now characterizes the strong partnership between Poland and the United States. And solidarity is what we seek from all countries this week in Warsaw, as we ... Read More»
Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun’s Remarks on DPRK at Stanford University
Remarks Stephen Biegun Special Representative for North Korea Palo Alto, CA, United States January 31, 2019 MR BIEGUN: Good afternoon. Thank you, Dr. Shin, and thank you to Stanford University and to the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center for inviting me here today. I want to add particular thanks to a few representatives of the university community who ... Read More»
We hope you and your families have a happy new year and Happy Year of the Pig.
Are you already back to you hometown or still on your way? In this video, Ambassador Branstad and Mrs. Branstad, along with a few of the embassy colleagues who were born in the Year of the Pig, made dumplings and wrote the character “Fu”. From the Ambassador and all of us at the Embassy, ... Read More»
Sentencing of Wang Quanzhang
STATEMENT BY ROBERT PALLADINO, DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON January 29, 2019 Sentencing of Wang Quanzhang The United States is deeply concerned by the sentencing of human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang in Tianjin, China on January 28 to four-and-a-half years in prison on charges of “subverting state power.” Wang was among the first individuals detained during the Chinese ... Read More»
Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at Organization of American States
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Organization of American States Washington, DC January 24, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much. The United States is a friend of Venezuela and of the Venezuelan people. We have watched Venezuelans suffer for far too long. We know what they know, that the tyranny of the now defunct ... Read More»
Excerpts of Secretary’s Remarks to the World Economic Forum
As you all know, we face many new threats, some of them not so new. They range from North Korea’s nuclear program, to Iran’s foreign adventurism, to China’s state-centered economic model, its belligerence toward its neighbors, and its embraces of a totalitarian state at home. Radical Islamic terrorism remains a persistent threat that we will ... Read More»
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on Human Rights Day
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 10, 2018 Seventy years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Emerging from a world war that shocked humanity with its cruelty, the sovereign nations of the world united to specify those rights that are inherent to all persons, ... Read More»
Restoring the Role of the Nation-State in the Liberal International Order
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. Good morning to all of you; thank you for joining me here today. It’s wonderful to be in this beautiful place, to get a chance to make a set of remarks about ... Read More»
Presidential Message to the Congress on the Death of George Herbert Walker Bush
December 3, 2018 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: By this Message, I officially inform you of the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States. President George H.W. Bush led a life that exemplified what is truly great about America. As with so many of his generation, the Greatest Generation, President ... Read More»
Excerpts: Remarks by President Trump in Press Gaggle Aboard Air Force One
The White House Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. December 2, 2018 EXCERPTS OF REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP IN PRESS GAGGLE ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE Aboard Air Force One En Route Joint Base Andrews Saturday, December 1, 2018 11:23 P.M. AST * * * * THE PRESIDENT: It’s an incredible deal. It goes down, ... Read More»
Presidential Proclamation Announcing the Death of George H.W. Bush
It is my sorrowful duty to announce officially the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States, on November 30, 2018. President Bush led a great American life, one that combined and personified two of our Nation’s greatest virtues: an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to public service. Our country ... Read More»
Vice President Pence and Second Lady Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
Statement from Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush “Karen and I were saddened to learn of the passing of President George H.W. Bush and we send our deepest sympathies to the entire Bush family. President Bush loved his family, loved this country and his ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 23, 2018 Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually. Every woman and girl deserves a life free from violence. The Unites States is committed to advancing gender equality and preventing and responding to all forms of violence against ... Read More»
Excerpts from Secretary’s Remarks: Interview With Pete Mundo of the Pete Mundo Morning Show
Interview Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Via Teleconference November 21, 2018 QUESTION: Good to have you on. We appreciate it. Well, let’s start off with what’s going on here with the Khashoggi murder. President comes out; he’s received some criticism for his handling of this. He said it’s all about an “America first” policy. ... Read More»
Sullivan’s Participation in the APEC-Pacific Islands Countries Leaders’ Informal Dialogue
11/19/2018 07:33 PM EST Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 19, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Pacific Island and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders on November 17 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The discussion highlighted mechanisms for closer ... Read More»
Remarks by Vice President Pence at the 2018 APEC CEO Summit | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Pacific Explorer Marquee Theatre Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 12:25 P.M. PGT Thank you, Scott. And thank you all for that warm welcome. Prime Minister O’Neill, Chairman Taureka, representatives from across the region, leaders of the business community, and to all our distinguished guests, it’s my honor to join you here at the “premier economic ... Read More»
Remarks by Vice President Pence at the 6th U.S.-ASEAN Summit
REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT PENCE AT THE 6TH U.S.—ASEAN SUMMIT Suntec Convention Centre Suntec City, Singapore VICE PRESIDENT PENCE: Your Majesty, your excellencies, it is my honor to join you all here at the 6th Summit between the United States of America and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Last year, President Trump attended ... Read More»
Remarks at a Press Availability Following the U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue
REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo With Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Chinese Politburo Member Yang Jiechi, And Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe At a Press Availability Ben Franklin Room Washington, D.C. November 9, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. Secretary Mattis and I are pleased to welcome Director Yang ... Read More»
Excerpts: Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Mnuchin on Iran Sanctions
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. November 2, 2018 EXCERPTS OF ON-THE-RECORD-BRIEFING Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin on Iran Sanctions Via Teleconference SECRETARY POMPEO: … Earlier this year, President Trump withdrew from the fatally flawed nuclear deal and implemented a new campaign ... Read More»
#What X means to me# – Combating the opioids epidemic
#What X means to me# – combating the opioids epidemic. Do you know that more Americans died due to opioid overdoses than car crashes in 2016? In this video, Senator Lamar Alexander from Tennessee talks about how serious the opioids crisis in the U.S. and the importance of controlling fentanyl (a form of opiates that is ... Read More»
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Announces New Initiative to Combat Chinese Economic Espionage
Washington, DC Thursday, November 1, 2018 The President has made clear that this country remains open to friendship and productive relationships with China. Nothing is more important for the world. We want our relationships to improve, not get worse. But these problems must be solved. These threats must be ended. This Department of Justice—and the Trump ... Read More»
Excerpts: Secretary’s Remarks: Interview With Brian Kilmeade of The Brian Kilmeade Show
10/31/2018 12:38 PM EDT Interview Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Via Teleconference October 31, 2018 QUESTION: Today is an important day in U.S.-Iranian relations. Tell us why. SECRETARY POMPEO: So we are now just a handful of days from all of the sanctions that the previous administration had relieved against Iran snapping back, coming ... Read More»
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo With Hugh Hewitt of the Hugh Hewitt Show
INTERVIEW Via Teleconference October 26, 2018 QUESTION: Welcoming back now the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, good morning to you. Mr. Secretary, in the past two weeks I’ve had on Vice President Pence and National Security Advisor John Bolton and now you. They both indicated a clear turning in our strategic posture vis-a-vis ... Read More»
International Religious Freedom Day
International Religious Freedom Day Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC October 26, 2018 Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law. The IRF Act expanded U.S. foreign policy capabilities to promote and defend religious freedom around the world. It ... Read More»
Readout：Secretary of Defense Mattis’ bilateral engagement with Chinese Minister of National Defense
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. NR-301-18 Oct. 23, 2018 Readout of Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis’ bilateral engagement with Chinese Minister of National Defense GEN Wei Fenghe at the 2018 ADMM-Plus Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis met with Minister of National Defense GEN Wei Fenghe ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: Remarks to the Press
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC October 23, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. I want to start off by offering a somber commemoration. Thirty-five years ago today, a Hizballah terrorist, trained by the Iranian regime, drove a truck packed with explosives into the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, ... Read More»
Assistant Secretary A. Wess Mitchell Speeches: Remarks at the Atlantic Council
A/S Mitchell: Thank you, Damon, for that warm introduction, and I’d like to thank Atlantic Council for having me here to speak today at a very important conference. I appreciate the work that Atlantic Council does, both here and in Europe, and I have to say the title of today’s event I think is very ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: Interview With Greta Van Susteren of Voice of America
10/19/2018 04:42 PM EDT Interview Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Sheraton Hotel Mexico City, Mexico October 19, 2018 QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, nice to see you, sir. SECRETARY POMPEO: Greta, it’s great to be with you. QUESTION: This is your second trip to Mexico, but why are you here now in Mexico? SECRETARY POMPEO: So ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: Interview With Sabrina Bacal of TVN
So America wants good things for the people of Panama and for the region, and so we want to make sure when there are countries that invest, China included, that they’re done in a way that is consistent with international law and they’re good for the Panamanian people. And we’ve seen times when that was ... Read More»
The White House statement on the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Statement from the Press Secretary President Donald J. Trump received a report from the Department of State pursuant to the August 23, 2018, Presidential Memorandum on “Modernizing the Monetary Reimbursement Model for the Delivery of Goods Through the International Postal System and Enhancing the Security and Safety of International Mail.” The report noted that sufficient ... Read More»
Speeches: Remarks on Navigating Challenges and Prospects in the Indian Ocean Region
Remarks Alice G. Wells Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Indian Ocean Conference Colombo, Sri Lanka October 11, 2018 Ambassador Wells: — I want to thank our hosts for this vitally important Track 1.5 dialogue. It’s a real pleasure to be here. I’d like to focus my remarks on two distinct ... Read More»
We cannot let e-cigarettes become an on-ramp for teenage addiction
By Alex M. Azar and Scott Gottlieb October 11 at 8:05 AM Alex M. Azar is the secretary of health and human services. Scott Gottlieb is the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. At the Department of Health and Human Services, we are deeply concerned about the risks that e-cigarettes pose for children, given how quickly ... Read More»
IMFC Statement of Secretary Mnuchin October 2018
Bali – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement at the International Monetary Fund Conference: “I am pleased to have the opportunity to discuss global economic developments at the IMF and World Bank Annual meetings in Bali. Global growth is stronger than it has been since the financial crisis, and our challenge ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo and Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun’s Remarks With Traveling Press
REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo And Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun With Traveling Press Grand Hyatt Hotel Seoul, Republic of Korea October 8, 2018 QUESTION: So how close are you guys on the logistics for a second summit? SECRETARY POMPEO: Pretty close. QUESTION: Like, so an announcement should be — SECRETARY ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: Remarks With Yang Jiechi Before Their Meeting
10/08/2018 09:42 AM EDT Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Diaoyutai, Beijing October 8, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Director Yang, it’s good to see you. Thank you for hosting me today. I appreciate it. I look forward to a good conversation. As you said, there are many issues, places where we have disagreements, and it ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: Remarks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Before Their Meeting
10/08/2018 09:16 AM EDT Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Diaoyutai, Beijing October 8, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Foreign Minister Wang. Thank you for welcoming me to Beijing. I did indeed want to come here to have discussions (inaudible) the issues that you’ve characterized we have a fundamental disagreement. We have grave concerns ... Read More»
Remarks by Vice President Pence on the Administration’s Policy Toward China
October 4, 2018 The Hudson Institute Washington, D.C. 11:07 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Ken, for that kind introduction. To the Members of the Board of Trustees, to Dr. Michael Pillsbury, to our distinguished guests, and to all of you who, true to your mission in this place, “think about the future in ... Read More»
Remarks by Vice President Pence on the Administration’s Policy Toward China
October 4, 2018 REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT PENCE ON THE ADMINISTRATION’S POLICY TOWARD CHINA The Hudson Institute Washington, D.C. Over the course of the past two years, our President has forged a strong personal relationship with the President of the People’s Republic of China, and they’ve worked closely on issues of common interest, most importantly ... Read More»
On the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting
On the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting Special Briefing John J. Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State Robert Palladino, Deputy Spokesperson Lotte New York Palace Hotel New York, N.Y. September 27, 2018 MR PALLADINO: Thank you all for coming. We are privileged today to have with us the Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, who will be speaking ... Read More»
On the Ministerial Meeting on Advancing Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace
Special Briefing John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Robert L. Strayer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber and International Communications and Information Policy Lotte New York Palace Hotel New York, NY September 28, 2018 MR PALLADINO: Thank you, again – all of you – for coming. Welcome today’s roundtable discussion. We are privileged ... Read More»
Remarks at a Meeting on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State With Members of the UN Security Council United Nations New York City September 27, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. The 8,363rd meeting of the Security Council is called to order. The provisional agenda for this meeting is non-proliferation/Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea. The agenda is adopted. In accordance with Rule ... Read More»
Joint Statement on Trilateral Meeting of the Trade Ministers of the US, Japan, and the EU
Joint Statement on Trilateral Meeting of the Trade Ministers of the United States, Japan, and the European Union Mr. Hiroshige Seko, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative, and Mrs. Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade, met in New York on 25 September 2018. Statement ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Counterproliferation
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:21 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. The 8,362nd meeting of the Security Council is called to order. The agenda for this meeting is: “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.” The agenda is hereby adopted. I am honoured to be ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly | New York, NY
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, world leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished delegates: One year ago, I stood before you for the first time in this grand hall. I addressed the threats facing our world, and I presented a vision to achieve a brighter future for ... Read More»
International Efforts To Implement UN Security Council Resolutions on DPRK’s Illicit Shipping Activities
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 22, 2018 The United States welcomes coordination on international efforts to implement UN Security Council Resolutions on North Korea’s illicit shipping activities, which prohibit ship-to-ship transfers of any goods or items to or from North Korean vessels of any goods or items going to or coming ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks on the President’s Agenda at the UN General Assembly, New York
Americans expect the United States to assert bold leadership on the world stage that reflects our values. And under President Trump, we are certainly leading from the front. This was clear from just the first meeting this morning, in which we issued a call for Global Action for the World Drug Problem, the scourge of ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump at “Global Call to Action on the World Drug Problem” Event
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 8:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for being here this morning. It is a great honor to address you on an issue that affects every nation across the globe: the world drug problem. And a big problem it is. The scourge of drug addiction continues to ... Read More»
Spokesperson Heather Nauert on the Administration’s UNGA Priorities
Heather Nauert Spokesperson Department Press Briefing Washington, DC September 20, 2018 I thought I’d take a few moments to give you a sense of the administration’s priorities for this year’s UNGA, and they fall within five overarching themes. First among the priorities is addressing the global threat posed by weapons of mass destruction. That includes ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo Remarks to the Media, September 17, 2018
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC September 17, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. The United States anticipates processing up to 310,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Fiscal Year 2019. We propose resettling up to 30,000 refugees under the new refugee ceiling, as well as processing more than 280,000 asylum seekers. They ... Read More»
USTR Finalizes Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Imports in Response to China’s Unfair Trade Practices
September 17, 2018 Washington, DC – As part of the United States’ continuing response to China’s theft of American intellectual property and forced transfer of American technology, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject to additional tariffs. ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Mattis: Excerpts from Closing Remarks at the U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue
SECRETARY POMPEO: This is my first trip to India as Secretary of State, and it is an honor to travel here for such an important and successful event. Later today, Secretary Mattis and I will meet with Prime Minister Modi. We look forward to discussing how best to advance the U.S.-India relationship, one that is ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Video Greeting for Eid al-Adha
SECRETARY POMPEO: Hi everyone, I’m Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Today, I would like to wish all Muslims a blessed Eid Al Adha to mark the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. This is a time of reflection and prayer, when Muslims around the world come together with friends and family in the spirit of ... Read More»
Statement from the U.S. Mission to the UN on North Korea Sanctions Actions at the UN
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2018 Statement from the U.S. Mission to the UN on North Korea Sanctions Actions at the UN The U.S. Mission to the United Nations submitted a list of designation proposals today to the UN Security Council’s 1718 ... Read More»
Statement By U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Section 301 Action
Washington, DC – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today released the following statement regarding further action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974: “On June 18, the President directed me to identify $200 billion worth of Chinese goods for additional tariffs at a rate of 10 percent, in response to China’s decision to cause ... Read More»
Remarks on “America’s Indo-Pacific Economic Vision”
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Indo-Pacific Business Forum U.S. Chamber of Commerce Washington, DC July 30, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you. Thank you, Tom, for the kind introduction. Thanks to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for having me here and hosting this important Indo-Pacific Business Forum as ... Read More»
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: Religious persecution in Iran, China must end now
Around the world, adherents from innumerable faith backgrounds suffer similar violations of their most fundamental human rights. Earlier this year, the State Department hosted six United States-based Uighur journalists with Radio Free Asia’s Uighur Service. Their reporting indicates that Chinese authorities are likely detaining, at least, hundreds of thousands of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in internment camps in Xinjiang. ... Read More»
Remarks With Permanent Representative to the United Nations Nikki Haley
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State UN Headquarters New York City July 20, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. First I want to commend my good friend Ambassador Haley and her excellent team here at the United Nations. Her leadership in advancing American interest on North Korea and many other issues has been evident here ... Read More»
Statement By U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Section 301 Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Contact: USTR Public & Media Affairs media@ustr.eop.gov Statement By U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Section 301 Action Washington, DC – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today released the following statement regarding action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974: “On Friday, in response to unfair ... Read More»
Remarks at the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC June 28, 2018 MS JOHNSTONE: Hello, and welcome to the Department of State. My name is Kari Johnstone and I’m the acting director for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Thank you all for joining us today to mark the release ... Read More»
As demand and deaths increase, US and China cooperate on opioid addiction treatment
Published June 26, 2018 at 6:09 PM Updated June 26, 2018 at 6:10 PM The U.S. and China are highlighting their efforts to fight the opioid epidemic together, as they mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. “Cooperation on combatting the flow of illicit opioids is one of the true bright spots ... Read More»
My first year as US Ambassador
By Terry Branstad Source:Global Times Published: 2018/6/27 23:23:40 It was one year ago today that I began my service as US Ambassador to China. It is also the week before which our nation celebrates its birth. In my first year as US Ambassador to China I have gained a greater appreciation of two things: the ... Read More»
United States Secretary for Defense James Mattis’s visit in Beijing
United States Secretary for Defense James Mattis’s visit in Beijing, June 27, 2018 Read More»
U.S. Embassy’s Message Celebrating the LGBTI Pride Month
People around the world celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride this Month. Here in China, American diplomats celebrate Pride Month with friends and colleagues, taking advantage of the chance to recognize the value society gains from each member of society. It is important that each member of our community—of all communities—feel free ... Read More»
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Ambassador Terry Branstad June 26 marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, one of the most pressing public health challenges facing the world today is drug use, production and trafficking. And next month will be the 233rd birthday of Commissioner Lin Zexu, who spearheaded Qing Dynasty’s campaign to suppress opium. Fortunately, this is ... Read More»
Remarks at the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Oxon Hill, Maryland June 22, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning, everyone. I’m not going to do all 31 flavors for you as they’re not in my prepared remarks. Frankly, I learned a lot actually from that job working scooping ice cream, things ... Read More»
Remarks on America’s Economic Revival
Remarks Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Detroit Economic Club Detroit, Michigan June 18, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. Thanks, Gerry, and thanks to the Detroit Economic Club for hosting me. It’s great to be with you. The whole Twitter thing up there makes me really nervous. (Laughter.) And to be – to have my name mentioned ... Read More»
Statement from the President Regarding Trade with China
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2018 Statement from the President Regarding Trade with China On Friday, I announced plans for tariffs on $50 billion worth of imports from China. These tariffs are being imposed to encourage China to change the unfair practices identified in the Section 301 ... Read More»
Statement by the President Regarding Trade with China
FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: June 15, 2018 My great friendship with President Xi of China and our country’s relationship with China are both very important to me. Trade between our nations, however, has been very unfair, for a very long time. This situation is no longer sustainable. China has, for example, long been engaging in several unfair ... Read More»
Statement by Secretary of State Pompeo on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 14, 2018 On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend my best wishes to our Muslim friends and partners celebrating Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, charity, compassion, and reflection. Eid al-Fitr reminds all of us ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Meetings with Chinese Officials
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT June 14, 2018 Secretary Pompeo’s Meetings with Chinese Officials including President Xi Jinping, Politburo Member Yang Jiechi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: On his first trip to China as U.S. Secretary of State, ... Read More»
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chinese President Xi Jinping Opening Remarks
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS June 14, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Chinese President Xi Jinping Opening Remarks June 14, 2018 Beijing, China PRESIDENT XI: (Via interpreter.) Secretary Pompeo, it is, indeed, with great pleasure that I welcome you to China on this trip. I understand that ... Read More»
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi June 14, 2018 Beijing, China STATE COUNCILOR YANG: (Via interpreter) Welcome to China. It will be a great pleasure to meet you. We spoke on the phone on 5th of May, and I was greatly impressed by the constructive approach to the China-U.S. relationship. ... Read More»
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a Press Availability
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS June 14, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi At a Press Availability June 14, 2018 Beijing, China MODERATOR: (Inaudible.) We welcome you to (inaudible) press conference, (inaudible). STATE COUNCILOR WANG: (In Chinese.) MODERATOR: (In Chinese.) ... Read More»
Remarks by Secretary Pompeo and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Before their Meeting
June 14, 2018 STATE COUNCILOR WANG: (In Chinese.) SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. Thank you for being such a gracious host. It is wonderful to see you again after your visit to Washington where we had a chance to spend some time together. I’m thrilled to be here for my first time as Secretary of State. ... Read More»
Press Availability With Korean Foreign Minister and Japanese Foreign Minister
MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to now begin the Korea, U.S., and Japan Foreign Ministers Meeting joint press conference. Today, we have been joined by the Minister Kang Kyung-wha, the Secretary Pompeo, and Foreign Minister Kono. They will speak for five minutes. And as was consulted previously, Minister Kang is going to speak in ... Read More»
Press Conference by President Trump
Press Conference by President Trump FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: June 12, 2018 Capella Hotel Singapore 4:15 P.M. SGT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. We appreciate it. We’re getting ready to go back. We had a tremendous 24 hours. We’ve had a tremendous three months, actually, because this has been going on for quite a while. ... Read More»
Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un
STATEMENTS & RELEASES Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: June 12, 2018 President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the ... Read More»
Statement Regarding the Summit Between the United States and North Korea
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2018 Statement Regarding the Summit Between the United States and North Korea The discussions between the United States and North Korea are ongoing and have moved more quickly than expected. President Donald J. Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong ... Read More»
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Secretary Pompeo Press Briefing in Singapore
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon. I want to give an update in advance of President Trump’s summit with Chairman Kim Jong Un. As the President said on Saturday, this is truly a mission of peace. Read More»
Remarks by Secretary Mattis at Plenary Session of the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis; John Chipman, Director-General and Chief Executive, IISS June 2, 2018 JOHN CHIPMAN: Ministers, members of houses of parliament, delegates, welcome to the opening plenary of the 17th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. We have a very full program before us this morning, and so I’m delighted to be able to open ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: 29th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 3, 2018 On the 29th anniversary of the violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations in and around Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, we remember the tragic loss of innocent lives. As Liu Xiaobo wrote in his 2010 Nobel Peace Prize speech, delivered in absentia, “the ... Read More»
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a Press Availability
REMARKS May 31, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a Press Availability Lotte Palace Hotel Spellman Room New York, New York SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. As you know, in addition to my meeting with Vice Chairman Kim Yong-chol, we have teams in Singapore and at the DMZ working with their North Korean ... Read More»
Recommendations to the President on Securing America’s Cyber Interests and Deterring Cyber Threats
Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 31, 2018 As a highly connected nation, the United States depends on the open, interoperable, reliable, and secure global Internet. Through its diplomatic efforts, international engagement, and coordination on behalf of the U.S. government, the U.S. Department of State advances U.S. objectives in cyberspace to ensure that ... Read More»
Secretary of Defense Mattis, Remarks at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Change of Command Ceremony
Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis May 30, 2018 America’s National Defense Strategy is a roadmap for the American military and it acknowledges this reality, taking a clear-eyed look at the world as it is, not how we would wish it to be. Our 2018 National Defense Strategy is the first of its kind in ... Read More»
Ambassador-at-Large Brownback‘s Remarks on the Release of the 2017 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. May 29, 2018 EXCERPTS OF ON-THE-RECORD-BRIEFING Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback On the Release of the 2017 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom AMBASSADOR BROWNBACK: I want to thank Secretary Pompeo. I’m grateful to him, to President Trump, Vice President Pence, the administration ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks on the Release of the 2017 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. May 29, 2018 Good morning, everyone. It is my great privilege to join you this morning and to release the 2017 International Religious Freedom Report. This report is a testament to the United States’ historic role in preserving and advocating for religious freedom around the ... Read More»
Letter to Chairman Kim Jong Un
Strengthening American Diplomacy: Reviewing the State Department’s Budget, Operations, and Policy Priorities
SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. Thank you, Chairman Royce, thank you Ranking Member Engel. It’s good to see you both again. And thank you distinguished members of the committee that I had the privilege to serve with. It is great to be back. And I appreciate the opportunity to discuss the 2019 budget request for the State ... Read More»
Remarks With Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi at a Press Availability
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon. I’m pleased today to host State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi here in Washington for my first meeting with [1] the Secretary of State. Thank you. It’s wonderful to see you. As you know, the President and this administration is committed to a constructive, results-oriented relationship with China, and I am glad ... Read More»
Heather Nauert Statement On The Conviction Of Tashi Wangchuk
STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON May 22, 2018 Conviction of Tashi Wangchuk We are deeply disappointed that the Chinese government convicted Tashi Wangchuk, an advocate for Tibetan language education, on the charge of “inciting separatism” for exercising his fundamental freedom of expression in calling on the government to give greater attention and resources to teach the ... Read More»
After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy
Mike Pompeo Secretary of State The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC May 21, 2018 MS JAMES: Good morning. (Applause.) Welcome to the Heritage Foundation. My name is Kay James and I have the honor of being the president here. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome our distinguished guest, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, back to ... Read More»
Remarks by Knox Thames Special Advisor for Religious Minorities at the International Muslim Communities Congress
Statement by Knox Thames Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South/Central Asia U.S. Department of State The Future of Muslim Minorities: Opportunities and Challenges Abu Dhabi, UAE May 7-8, 2018 Promoting and protecting religious minorities is a foundational tenet of the United States, established in our constitution domestically and mandated in ... Read More»
Ambassador Branstad’s Statement On the 10th Anniversary of Sichuan Earthquake
Ten years ago, Sichuan was struck by a powerful earthquake which unleashed devastation throughout the region and claimed the lives of nearly 70,000 people, many of them children. Tragedies like this remind us all of our shared humanity, and people throughout America mourned the victims, prayed for survivors, and sent relief supplies and assistance. In ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump At Arrival Of Americans Detained In North Korea
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release May 10, 2018 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT ARRIVAL OF AMERICANS DETAINED IN NORTH KOREA Joint Base Andrews Prince George’s County, Maryland 3:02 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: This is a great honor. Hopefully everything is going to work out at the highest ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: May 8, 2018 Diplomatic Reception Room 2:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: Today, I want to update the world on our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The Iranian regime is the leading state sponsor of terror. It exports dangerous missiles, fuels conflicts across the Middle East, and supports ... Read More»
Statement from the Press Secretary on China’s Political Correctness
Statement from the Press Secretary on China’s Political Correctness President Donald J. Trump ran against political correctness in the United States. He will stand up for Americans resisting efforts by the Chinese Communist Party to impose Chinese political correctness on American companies and citizens. On April 25, the Chinese Civil Aviation Administration sent a letter ... Read More»
Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert Remarks on World Press Freedom Day
A few announcements to start out today. First, I’d like to start with recognizing all of you. As many of you journalists know today, today is the 25th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. Journalists shine a light on many issues around the world, keeping citizens informed, prompting robust debate and discussion – we certainly ... Read More»
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Moon Jae-In of the Republic of Korea
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea to discuss the April 27 meeting between President Moon and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. President Trump thanked President Moon for the close coordination between the Republic of Korea and the United States in the lead-up to his meeting, ... Read More»
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. The leaders affirmed their commitment to achieving the permanent and verifiable denuclearization of North Korea and to continuing their close coordination in advance of talks between the United States and North Korea. They also reiterated the need for North Korea to abandon ... Read More»
Frank Whitaker, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, on National College Decision Day
May 1 is an exciting and important milestone; the date marks “national college decision day” in the United States. Students decide by this date which college or university is the right fit for them. I congratulate those students who have received acceptances already and those who will receive acceptances in the coming months. You should ... Read More»
Statement from Vice President Mike Pence on the Inter-Korean Summit
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2018 Statement from Vice President Mike Pence on the Inter-Korean Summit The fact that North Korea has come to the table without the United States making any concessions speaks to the strength of President Trump’s leadership and is a clear sign ... Read More»
Statement from the Press Secretary on the Inter-Korean Summit
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2018 Statement from the Press Secretary on the Inter-Korean Summit On the occasion of Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in’s historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, we wish the Korean people well. We are hopeful that talks will ... Read More»
President Trump Proclamation on World Intellectual Property Day 2018
On World Intellectual Property Day, we not only celebrate invention and innovation, but also we recognize how integral intellectual property rights are to our Nation's economic competitiveness. Intellectual property rights support the arts, sciences, and technology. They also create the framework for a competitive market that leads to higher wages and more jobs for everyone. ... Read More»
Statement by President Trump on Syria (Video)
President Donald J. Trump Has Taken Action to Stop Syrian Chemical Weapons Use Diplomatic Room 9:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, a short time ago, I ordered the United States Armed Forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemical weapons capabilities of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. A combined operation with the armed forces of France and the United Kingdom is ... Read More»
Ambassador Haley on the Expulsion of Russian Intelligence Operatives from the United States
March 26, 2018 Today, the United States began the process of expelling 12 intelligence operatives from the Russian Mission to the United Nations who have abused their privilege of residence in the United States. After a review, we have determined that the 12 intelligence operatives engaged in espionage activities that are adverse to our national ... Read More»
Excerpts: Remarks by President Trump at Signing of a Presidential Memorandum Targeting China’s Economic Aggression
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you everybody. This has been long in the making. You’ve heard many, many speeches by me and talks by me, and interviews where I talk about unfair trade practices. We’ve lost, over a fairly short period of time, 60,000 factories in our country — closed, shuttered, gone. Six million jobs, at ... Read More»
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert, March 22, 2018
We have a longstanding relationship with China. There’s a lot of work that is left to be done with two massive, massive countries. One of the key things that we will be dealing with regard to China is the DPRK, and let me remind you that they voted in support of UN Security Council resolutions ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump is Standing Up For American Innovation
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2018 PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IS STANDING UP FOR AMERICAN INNOVATION “Under my Administration, the theft of American prosperity will end. We’re going to defend our industry and create a level playing field for the American worker — finally.” – President Donald ... Read More»
U.S. Statement to the 61st Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Now more than ever, our work in the Commission is vital to protecting the health and security of all our citizens. The world drug problem is ever-evolving and changing. Today, we are in the midst of a new drug trafficking paradigm where international criminal organizations trafficking in drugs are evading international controls by creating synthetic ... Read More»
Women Entrepreneurs as an Engine of Growth
Author: Cynthia Griffin, U.S. Embassy Minister Counselor of Commercial Affairs I am delighted to be back in the country where I first came to study in Nanjing in 1988. At the time, the future of China’s economy was uncertain. Today China is one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world. I returned ... Read More»
Imposition of Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act Sanctions on North Korea
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 6, 2018 STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON: Imposition of Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act Sanctions on North Korea On February 22, 2018, the United States determined under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 ... Read More»
Statement from Vice President Mike Pence on North Korea
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2018 Statement from Vice President Mike Pence on North Korea Whichever direction talks with North Korea go, we will be firm in our resolve. The United States and our allies remain committed to applying maximum pressure on the Kim regime to end ... Read More»
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On U.S.-Africa Relations: A New Framework
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. March 6, 2018 REMARKS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On U.S.-Africa Relations: A New Framework George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia Thank you. Thank you so much, Dr. Cabrera, for the warm welcome. And it is a pleasure to be here at George Mason, and I’m ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 2018 as Women’s History Month
Our history is rich with amazing stories of strong, courageous, and brilliant women. Since America’s founding, women have played an integral part in American innovation and productivity, while simultaneously raising generations of lively children and providing leadership in their local communities. Time and time again, women have demonstrated resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. America’s ... Read More»
STATEMENT: Death of Human Rights Attorney Dr. Li Baiguang
STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON February 27, 2018 We are saddened by the sudden death of Chinese human rights attorney Dr. Li Baiguang. Dr. Li Baiguang devoted his career to defending the rights of vulnerable peoples, including religious minority groups. As recently as two weeks ago, Dr. Li Baiguang travelled to Washington to attend the National ... Read More»
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula
President Donald J Trump’s Administration is committed to achieving the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The Unites States, our Olympic Host the Republic of Korea, and the International community broadly agree that denuclearization must be the result of any dialogue with North Korea. The maximum pressure campaign must continue until North ... Read More»
Secretary Tillerson’s Interview With Margaret Brennan of CBS 60 Minutes
Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC February 18, 2018 MS BRENNAN: Rex Tillerson admits he was an unconventional choice for Secretary of State. He had no prior government experience. But as CEO of ExxonMobil, he had crisscrossed the globe striking deals with foreign leaders. Secretary Tillerson, a man who still considers himself a Boy ... Read More»
Statement of Susan Thornton Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Statement of Susan Thornton Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations February 15, 2018 Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, members of the committee, it is my great honor to appear here today as the President’s nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia ... Read More»
Presidential Message in Celebration of the Lunar New Year
I send my warm greetings to those in the United States and around the world celebrating the Lunar New Year. Our Nation has the unique privilege of a diverse and spirited Asian-American population that has left its mark on the country in more ways than one. Asian Americans have made countless contributions to our national ... Read More»
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
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Building on Our Relationship in the New Year
Last June I arrived in Beijing as the U.S. Ambassador to China. My first day here, I stood next to my wife and family and talked about the U.S.-China relationship with journalists, feeling energized and honored to be representing America. With no time to rest, we got to work right away. In July, we sliced ... Read More»
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On U.S. Engagement in the Western Hemisphere
REMARKS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On U.S. Engagement in the Western Hemisphere University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas Strong institutions and governments that are accountable to their people also secure their sovereignty against potential predatory actors that are now showing up in our hemisphere. China – as it does in emerging markets ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. January 30, 2018 [Following are excerpts related to U.S. foreign policy.] Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: * * * * America has also finally turned the page on decades of unfair ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump to the World Economic Forum
Issued on: January 26, 2018 World Economic Forum Congress Centre Davos, Switzerland 2:02 P.M. CET PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you, Klaus, very much. It’s a privilege to be here at this forum where leaders in business, science, art, diplomacy, and world affairs have gathered for many, many years to discuss how we can advance prosperity, security, and ... Read More»
REMARKS: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On The Way Forward for the United States Regarding Syria
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On The Way Forward for the United States Regarding Syria January 17, 2018 Hoover Institute at Stanford University Stanford, California SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Well, good morning. And I really, really appreciate this opportunity to swing down to Stanford while I was out on ... Read More»
Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson’s Interview with CNN
Interview With Elise Labott of CNN Interview Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC January 5, 2018 QUESTION: Let’s start with North Korea. There was big news last night about the North and South arranging talks for next week, North Korea now coming to the table. Is that an opening maybe for talks with the U.S. ... Read More»
Joint Statement from Embassies of Germany and the U.S. on the sentencing of Wu Gan and Xie Yang
The embassies of Germany and the United States are deeply disappointed that Chinese human rights defender and blogger Wu Gan and Chinese attorney Xie Yang have been convicted on vague charges of “subverting state power”, and that Wu has been sentenced to eight years in prison. We call on the Chinese authorities to release Wu ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley at the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2397
In response to the November 29, 2017 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch by North Korea, United Nations Security Council resolution (UNSCR) 2397 imposes strong new sanctions on North Korea’s energy, export, and import sectors with new maritime authorities to help shut down North Korea’s illicit smuggling activities. Read More»
President Donald J. Trump Announces a National Security Strategy to Advance America’s Interests
“Our government’s first duty is to its people, to our citizens — to serve their needs, to ensure their safety, to preserve their rights, and to defend their values.” President Donald J. Trump A NEW NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR A NEW ERA: Less than a year after taking office, President Donald J. Trump is unveiling ... Read More»
Remarks at the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on D.P.R.K.
SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to speak today. On behalf of the United States, I thank Japan and Foreign Minister Kono for convening this ministerial session on the growing threat from North Korea. Upon taking office, President Trump identified North Korea as the United States’s greatest national security threat. That judgment ... Read More»
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on “Meeting the Foreign Policy Challenges of 2017 and Beyond,” the 2017 Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Forum
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson December 12, 2017 EXCEPTS OF REMARKS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on “Meeting the Foreign Policy Challenges of 2017 and Beyond,” the 2017 Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Forum December 12, 2017 Washington, D.C. SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, thank you so much, Stephen, for that warm welcome. * * * ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump’s Proclamation on Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel
“My announcement today marks the beginning of a new approach to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.” – President Donald J. Trump RECOGNIZING JERUSALEM: President Donald J. Trump is following through on his promise to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel and has instructed the State Department to begin to ... Read More»
Press Statement: On the Latest D.P.R.K. Missile Launch
Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The D.P.R.K.’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them must ... Read More»
Efforts To Address Burma’s Rakhine State Crisis
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 22, 2017 I visited Naypyitaw, Burma on November 15, where I met separately with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. I reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment to Burma’s successful democratic transition ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump Before Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room 11:40 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: One of the primary goals of our trip was to pursue the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. I want to begin this morning by meeting and by talking about the fact that we will be instituting a very critical step, and that will start right now. Today, the ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to Asia Advanced America First Priorities
“I’m here to advance peace, to promote security, and to work with you to achieve a truly free and open Indo-Pacific, where we are proud and we have sovereign nations, and we thrive, and everybody wants to prosper.” – President Donald J. Trump INVESTING IN AMERICAN WORKERS: During his trip through Asia, President Donald ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump at APEC CEO Summit | Da Nang, Vietnam
PRESIDENT TRUMP: What an honor it is to be here in Vietnam -- in the very heart of the Indo-Pacific -- to address the people and business leaders of this region. This has already been a remarkable week for the United States in this wonderful part of the world. Starting from Hawaii, Melania and I ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump and President Xi of China at State Dinner
Great Hall of the People Beijing, China PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you so much. That was so nice. And this has been an extraordinary few days. President Xi, your generous words. I must say, Melania — we both want to express our gratitude to you and Madam Peng for the extraordinary hospitality that you’ve shown us ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump at Business Event with President Xi of China | Beijing, China
For Immediate Release November 09, 2017 Remarks by President Trump at Business Event with President Xi of China | Beijing, China Great Hall of the People Beijing, China 11:21 A.M. CST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Thank you. And thank you, Minister Zhong Shan, for that introduction. And especially thank you to President Xi ... Read More»
Press Briefing by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 9, 2017 PRESS BRIEFING BY SECRETARY OF STATE REX TILLERSON World China Hotel Beijing, China 3:21 P.M. CST It is a pleasure to be back in Beijing. As you know, this is the third stop of the President’s lengthy trip. So we’re kind of at the ... Read More»
Ambassador Branstad Press Huddle on President Trumps Visit
Great Hall of the People Beijing, China AMBASSADOR: It went very well. There’s a lot of work that goes into something like this. We got a great team here. They work really hard and it’s obviously a big highlight and I think the Chinese have done a great job. I mean, that event last night ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump and President Xi of China in Joint Press Statement | Beijing, China
For Immediate Release November 09, 2017 Remarks by President Trump and President Xi of China in Joint Press Statement | Beijing, China Great Hall of the People Beijing, China 12:57 P.M. CST PRESIDENT XI: (As interpreted.) Your Honorable, President Donald Trump, friends from the press: Good afternoon. It is my great pleasure to meet all ... Read More»
President Trump’s Remarks at an Expanded Bilateral Meeting with Chinese President Xi
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Mr. President, thank you very much. It is an honor to be with you. There can be no more important subject than China-U.S. relations. We have between us, and we have to include some other countries, which would quickly come in. We have a capacity to solve world problems for many, many years ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump and President Moon of the Republic of Korea in Joint Press Conference | Seoul, Republic of Korea
Blue House Seoul, Republic of Korea 5:20 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT MOON: (As interpreted.) I extend my heartfelt welcome to the visit by Your Excellency, President Donald Trump, and Madam First Lady to the Republic of Korea. His visit marks the first state visit by the U.S. President to Korea in 25 years. And President Trump ... Read More»
Address by President Trump to the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 8, 2017 ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA Seoul, Republic of Korea [As prepared for delivery] Speaker Chung, distinguished members of this Assembly, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you for the extraordinary privilege to speak in this great chamber, and ... Read More»
Excerpts of Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Abe of Japan in Joint Press Conference
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 6, 2017 Akasaka Palace Tokyo, Japan 2:58 P.M. JST * * * * PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you. Thank you very much. Well, thank you very much, Shinzo. And this has been a truly enjoyable trip and one where we’re accomplishing a lot. And I agree with ... Read More»
Remarks on “Defining Our Relationship with India for the Next Century”
Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State John J. Hamre, CEO for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Center for Strategic & International Studies Washington, DC October 18, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, thank you so much, John, and it is a real pleasure to be back in the building. And I was asking John if ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump on Iran Strategy
The White House Office of the Press Secretary October 13, 2017 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. My fellow Americans: As President of the United States, my highest obligation is to ensure the safety and security of the American people. History has shown that the longer we ignore a threat, the more dangerous that ... Read More»
Ambassador Branstad gives remarks at the groundbreaking of the China-U.S. Demonstration Farm modeled on Kimberley Farms of Iowa
“In both Chinese and American cultures, food brings families and people together. Perhaps because of that, agriculture holds a special place in our hearts. It is therefore very fitting that this project is often referred to as a ‘friendship farm,’” Ambassador Branstad’s remarks at the groundbreaking of the China-U.S. Demonstration Farm modelled on Kimberley Farms ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump Before Trilateral Meeting With President Moon of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Abe of Japan
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PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP INCREASES PRESSURE TO CUT OFF FUNDING FOR NORTH KOREA
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Remarks by President Trump to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly
United Nations New York, New York PRESIDENT TRUMP: Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates: Welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as a representative of the American people, to address the people of the world. As millions of our citizens continue to ... Read More»
Excerpt from the Statement of Acting Assistant Secretary Susan Thornton Before the House of Foreign Affairs Committee
North Korea Policy Excerpt from the Statement of Susan Thornton Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs U.S. Department of State Before the House of Foreign Affairs Committee September 12, 2017 * * * * Signs of Progress While there is more work to be done, we see encouraging signs of progress ... Read More»
Remarks Following the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2375 on North Korea Sanctions
Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City September 11, 2017 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you for calling this meeting and allowing us to have this vote. The images from space of northeast Asia at night show brightness and prosperity ... Read More»
President Trump Meets with Prime Minister Abe of Japan and President Moon of the Republic of Korea
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Statement by President Donald J. Trump on North Korea
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Remarks by President Trump on the Strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 21, 2017 Remarks by President Trump on the Strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia Fort Myer Arlington, Virginia 9:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Please be seated. Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Tillerson, members of the Cabinet, ... Read More»
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dunford Visits Beijing
“I do believe there is unanimity in seeking a diplomatic and an economic solution to the current crisis in North Korea…I think we’ve had a very transparent exchange with our Chinese interlocutors about North Korea as well… I do believe right now — there’s a long way to go — but we are on a ... Read More»
Mattis and Tillerson: “We’re Holding Pyongyang to Account”
“In response, the Trump administration, with the support of the international community, is applying diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea to achieve the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and a dismantling of the regime’s ballistic-missile programs. We are replacing the failed policy of ‘strategic patience,’ which expedited the North Korean ... Read More»
Explanation of Vote at the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2371 Strengthening Sanctions on North Korea
Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City August 5, 2017 Thank you, Mr. President. Exactly one month ago, I came before members of the Security Council and declared it was a dark day for the world because of the dangerous and irresponsible actions ... Read More»
2017 July 4th Celebration: Consul General Speech
Good afternoon, Deputy Director Zhou Zhongxuan, Consul General Shin Bongsup, Consul General Peter Kreutzberger, Consul General Hideki Ishizuka, Acting Consul General Bernard Valezy, and dear friends from local foreign affairs offices and distinguished guests from all over Northeast China. Welcome to our 4th of July celebration party! I am very happy to have you all ... Read More»
Excerpts from Secretary Tillerson’s Remarks, August 1, 2017
One of the first threats we were confronted with upon entering office is North Korea, and it was the first policy area that we felt an urgency to deal with. And I think, as many of you have watched over the last several months, that threat has materialized in the ways that we expected it ... Read More»
Statement From Secretary Wilbur Ross And Secretary Steven Mnuchin Following the U.S. – China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue
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Secretary Mnuchin’s opening remarks for the U.S. – China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue
7/19/2017 Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here today as we start today’s important bilateral dialogue. I would like to extend my warmest welcome from our nation’s capital to Vice Premier Wang and the entire Chinese delegation. I also would like to thank Secretary Chao, Secretary Ross, Director Cohn, and Ambassador Lighthizer for being here today. ... Read More»
Ambassador Haley’s remarks at the UN Emergency Session on DPRK
Thank you, Mr. President. To my friends on the Security Council, I must say that today is a dark day. It is a dark day because yesterday’s actions by North Korea made the world a more dangerous place. Their illegal missile launch was not only dangerous, but reckless and irresponsible. It showed that North Korea ... Read More»
Excepts of Remarks by President Trump to the People of Poland
It is a profound honor to stand in this city, by this monument to the Warsaw Uprising, and to address the Polish nation that so many generations have dreamed of: a Poland that is safe, strong, and free. Read More»
Ambassador Terry Branstad Arrives in Beijing!
US Ambassador to the Peoples’ Republic of China Terry Branstad and his family have arrived in China and met with the press at his official residence Wednesday, June 28. His wife Christine, daughter Alison and her husband Jerry Costa, and granddaughters have joined him in Beijing. During the media event he said: “We recognize this ... Read More»
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson And Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis At a Joint Press Availability
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United States Secretary of Energy Rick Perry
On March 2nd, I had the honor of being sworn in as the 14th Secretary of Energy of the United States, representing the Administration of President Donald J. Trump. My job is to promote the development of a diverse and reliable American energy portfolio, ensure the resiliency of our energy infrastructure, and to continually push ... Read More»
28th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
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Remarks by President Trump at NATO Unveiling of the Article 5 and Berlin Wall Memorials – Brussels, Belgium
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Remarks by President Trump and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority in Joint Statements
Presidential Palace Bethlehem 11:05 A.M. IDT PRESIDENT ABBAS: (As interpreted.) In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful — Your Excellency, Mr. President and dear friend, Donald Trump, it’s my pleasure to welcome you here in Palestine and receive you as a great guest of our people here in Bethlehem, the birthplace ... Read More»
President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit
Thank You. I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of your country and the kindness of your citizens, but words do not do justice ... Read More»
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Remarks to U.S. Department of State Employees
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Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial Session on D.P.R.K.
SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you, Secretary General, for that most helpful briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Secretary of State of the United States, and I thank you for the opportunity to address the Security Council. According to UN Security Council Resolution 2321, a stated objective of this council is North ... Read More»
Joint Statement by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats
Past efforts have failed to halt North Korea’s unlawful weapons programs and nuclear and ballistic missile tests. With each provocation, North Korea jeopardizes stability in Northeast Asia and poses a growing threat to our Allies and the U.S. homeland. North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is an urgent national security threat and top foreign policy priority. Upon assuming office, President Trump ordered a thorough ... Read More»
Statement from the Press Secretary on the United States-China Visit
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Remarks by President Trump After Meeting with President Xi of China
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Secretary of State Tillerson Remarks at West Palm Beach Airport before the arrival of the President Xi
“The Trump administration remains dedicated to working with China toward mutual goals of respect, security, and prosperity. As we do so, we will not shy away from frank discussions which are necessary to narrow our differences. I hope President Xi, First Lady Madam Peng, and the entire Chinese delegation enjoy their visit to the United ... Read More»
Remarks at the Ministerial Plenary for the Global Coalition Working to Defeat ISIS
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Here’s President Trump’s first address to Congress
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Charge d’Affaires David Rank Remarks at Wuhan Groundbreaking
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Remarks by Consul General Joe Zadrozny at the Wuhan Consulate Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Good evening everyone! Thank you to the China National Tourism Administration for hosting tonight’s event. It’s great to be here with my friends Secretary Pritzker, Vice Premier Wang, Chairman Li, Ambassador Cui, and Executive Director Craighead. I also want to thank everyone for joining us tonight to celebrate the thing that perhaps brings our two ... Read More»
Statement by the President
Rose Garden 12:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Yesterday, before votes were tallied, I shot a video that some of you may have seen in which I said to the American people: Regardless of which side you were on in the election, regardless of whether your candidate won or lost, the sun would ... Read More»
Statement by the President
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U.S. and China Joining the Paris Agreement
John Kerry Secretary of State Hangzhou, China September 3, 2016 Today the United States and China demonstrated their continued, shared commitment to climate leadership when, on the margins of the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in Hangzhou, China, President Obama and President Xi deposited each country’s official instrument to formally join the Paris Agreement reached last December. ... Read More»