International Day of Democracy

Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 15, 2018 On this International Day of Democracy, the United States reaffirms its unwavering belief in democracy as the form of government with the greatest capacity to advance peace, prosperity, and security, and to safeguard the universal human rights, fundamental freedoms, and dignity of every person. Enshrined in ...
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By | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: , , ,

Department Press Briefing – September 13, 2018

Heather Nauert Spokesperson Department Press Briefing Washington, DC September 13, 2018 The situation with the two Reuters reporters, we’ve consistently raised that issue with the Government of Burma over the past year or so since they had been – since they had been detained. Something that we don’t talk a lot about, however, is the ...
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By | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: , , , ,

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 ...
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By | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: , ,

Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert On the Chemical Attack in Douma

Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 7, 2018 We continue to closely follow disturbing reports on April 7 regarding another alleged chemical weapons attack, this time targeting a hospital in Douma, Syria. Reports from a number of contacts and medical personnel on the ground indicate a potentially high number of casualties, including ...
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By | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: , , , ,

Holding Russia Accountable for Its Destabilizing Behavior

Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 26, 2018 On March 4, Russia used a military-grade nerve agent to attempt to murder a British citizen and his daughter in Salisbury. This attack on our Ally the United Kingdom put countless innocent lives at risk and resulted in serious injury to three people, including ...
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By | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Political Affairs, President of the United States | Tags: , , , , ,

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