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.
Monday, June 30, 2014
Spokesperson Jen Psaki discussed the kidnapped Israeli teenagers, violence, and the Palestinian unity government, the security situation in Iraq, the kidnapped girls in Nigeria, and the unofficial relationship between Taiwan and Panama.English
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Nigeria
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Iraq
Syria
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Monday, June 30, 2014
Kerry: "I want to particularly thank [President Bachelet] for the tremendous participation and leadership of Chile in the Ocean Conference we had here a few weeks ago."English
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Chile
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Monday, June 30, 2014
Entre los temas en la agenda del nuevo embajador se encuentran impulsar la prosperidad económica e inclusión social, mejorar la educación, proteger el medio ambiente y promover mayor seguridad para los ciudadanos peruanos.Spanish
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Peru
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Monday, June 30, 2014
Both presidents highlight the strong relationship between Chile and the US, remarking the role of the free trade agreement. In the meeting, they plan on adressing education, energy reforms, Chile's regional involvement and the role of Chile in the United Nations Security Council.English
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Chile
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Friday, June 27, 2014
The Vice President met with faith leaders and refugee advocates.English
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Central America Regional
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Friday, June 27, 2014
"The desire to see a child have a better life in the United States is understandable. But, the risks of illegal migration by an unaccompanied child to achieve that dream are far too great, and the “permisos” do not exist".English
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Central America Regional
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Friday, June 27, 2014
With everyone’s eyes on Brazil during the 2014 World Cup Games, this is a great moment to highlight the ongoing economic cooperation between the United States and the country that is the second-largest economy in the Western Hemisphere, and the seventh-largest economy in the world.English
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Brazil
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Friday, June 27, 2014
Spokesperson Marie Harf discussed Secretary Kerry's meetings in Saudi Arabia, U.S. security assistance to the Syrian opposition, the pause in Middle East peace talks, the captured suspected Benghazi consulate terrorist Abu Kattala, and the ongoing situation in Iraq including Iran's role.English
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Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Syria
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Iran
Libya
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Committee passed H.R. 4640, Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2014, introduced by Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, which would establish the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission.English
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Western Hemisphere Regional
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
On May 16, U.S., Colombian and Mexican forces came together at the Puebla National Police Academy in Mexico to formally conclude a First Line Supervision course.English
Country(s):
Mexico
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International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
It’s a time to connect the dots between the global flow of illicit drugs, violence that destroys communities and even nations the world over, and 21st century challenges, from human trafficking to elephant poaching to transnational crime and corruptionEnglish
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Western Hemisphere Regional
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Last week, both the Obama administration and certain members of Congress said that no congressional authorization is needed for U.S. military action in Iraq. I deeply disagree.English
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Iraq
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
"In the wake of Vice President Biden’s recent trip to Latin America and the Caribbean, I congratulate the Obama Administration for its increased efforts to address the many challenges facing countries in the region".English
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Central America Regional
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Spokesperson Marie Harf the elections in Libya and the death of Libyan human rights activist Salwa Bugaighis, the security situation in Iraq and Iran and Saudi Arabia's role, and Secretary Kerry's meetings with Israel's foreign minister and Saudi Arabia's King.English
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Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Sudan
Libya
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
The four-year scholarship to participate in the International Cadet Program, including all academic and military training costs and a monthly stipend, is valued at approximately US$ 300,000.English
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Honduras
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
So the question keeps arising: Well, then if the murder rate is deplorable or horrible as the situation is, if the violence has not dramatically increased, then why has there been such a dramatic increase in the number of people coming across our border illegally?English
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Central America Regional
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Senator Cornyn on immigrationEnglish
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Central America Regional
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
U. S. Army Col. Kirk C. Dorr assumed command during a change of command ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.English
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Western Hemisphere Regional
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
"Mr. President, we say that America is a nation of immigrants, and, of course, that is true. There is no other country in the world for which immigration is so central to its history and its identity. Let's take a moment to reflect on what that really means."English
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Western Hemisphere Regional
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
The interdictions were part of Operation Martillo.English
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Central America Regional
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