Resources - Policy Statements
This section presents links to what people are saying about U.S. security policy around the world. Select one of the four types of policy statements from the menu at the right to filter the results below.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
According to President Obama, the U.S. has much to apologize for: when the guns are used in Mexico, it the U.S. supplier, not the Mexican consumer, that is at fault; but when the drugs are used in the U.S., it is the U.S. consumer, not the Mexican supplieEnglish
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Central America Regional
Costa Rica
Mexico
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Friday, May 3, 2013
The recent opening of an investigation against Vale, the second largest global mining company, for suspected illegal intelligence activities targeting social movements and human rights defendersEnglish
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Brazil
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Friday, May 3, 2013
I'm not interested in militarizing the struggle against drug trafficking. This is a law enforcement problem. And if we have effective law enforcement cooperation and coordination, and if we build up capacity for countries in Central America, then we canEnglish
Country(s):
Central America Regional
Costa Rica
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Mike Hammer will travel to Costa Rica, May 2-5, where he will participate in the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day International Conference and discuss press and internet freedom issues.English
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Costa Rica
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Number one, we need to think about investments in our infrastructure -- roads, bridges, border crossings, customs, electricity grids; all of which can allow for more trade, more growth, more jobs.English
Country(s):
Central America Regional
Costa Rica
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Known for being white-clad in symbolization of peace, the women of this organization are all relatives of political prisoners and have remained steadfast in their fight for freedom.English
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Cuba
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Friday, May 3, 2013
For over 10 years, Yoani Sanchez has documented the realities of life in Cuba through her blog, Generacion Y, and drawn worldwide attention to Cuba's civil society.English
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Cuba
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
"Entre el ano 2010 y 2012 se entrenaron en Colombia o fueron entrenados por colombianos, 9200 militares y policias de 45 paises de America, África e incluso de Europa"Spanish
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Colombia
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Secretary Hagel commended Colombia for continuing to make significant process in their campaign against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Secretary Hagel noted that while the fight continues the U. S. will support ColombiaEnglish
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Colombia
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
President Obama reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to work in partnership with Mexico on the security challenges facing both countries.English
Country(s):
Mexico
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
President Obama's trip this week coincides with World Press Freedom Day, a time designed to highlight threats to journalists and freedom of expression globallyEnglish
Country(s):
Mexico
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
On this journey, the President hopes to highlight and reinforce the deep cultural, familial, and economic ties that so many Americans share with Mexico and Central America, and to promote economic growth across the region.English
Country(s):
Costa Rica
Mexico
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
In the past 10 years, Mexico has become the western hemisphere's most dangerous country for journalistsEnglish
Country(s):
Mexico
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
President Obama's administration has expressed his will, as we know, to cooperate on the basis of mutual respect, to be more efficient in our security strategy that we are implementing in Mexico.English
Country(s):
Mexico
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
We asked Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, to preview the upcoming trip and some of the issues the President would be discussing in his meetingsEnglish
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Specifically, the Presidents focused on: 1) economic competitiveness; 2) people-to-people connections; 3) leadership on regional and global issues; and 4) citizen security.English
Country(s):
Mexico
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
From 2006-2012, the government of Felipe Calderon mounted a full-scale assault on democratic labor unions in MexicoEnglish
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Mexico
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
We continue to support the need for looking at all the irregularities, for looking at a full recount. And so that’s what we continue to support.English
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Venezuela
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
What is most regrettable is that those who will be most hurt by the Bolivian government's decision are the Bolivian citizens who have benefited from our collaborative workEnglish
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Bolivia
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Our folks will be withdrawing - that's what the Bolivian Government has informed us - and will be doing so in compliance with their wishes.English
Country(s):
Bolivia
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