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.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Your example offers hope to the world that the path to lasting peace and prosperity can happen without violence.English
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Paraguay
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
And you will have to become a bilingual country -- yes or yes. Because the strength of Latin women is admirable and they will fill this country with people who speak Spanish and Portuguese, too.English
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Uruguay
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
The leaders discussed regional security issues and noted the strength and importance of the U.S.-Jordan partnership. As a result, both sides have reached an agreement in principle to enhance Jordan's border security, especially against weapons of mass destruction.English
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Jordan
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
“We also discussed America’s unwavering pledge to preserve Israel’s qualitative military edge, including the provision of some of America’s most advanced capabilities,” Hagel said.English
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Israel
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
And if it has, and if it could be proven, then that would be against the agreements of the chemical weapons treaty and against the weapons convention that Syria has signed up to.English
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Syria
Libya
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
"My bureau can provide humanitarian assistance in Africa and around the world because of the generous support we receive from Congress, on behalf of the American people.
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Africa Regional
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
And we do not know if Iran will be able to make the tough decisions they must to ensure the world that they will not obtain a nuclear weapon and that their program is for entirely peaceful purposes, as they have said.English
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Iran
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
But bilateral ties with the United States and American military presence are not enough to guarantee regional security, the defense secretary told the council’s defense leaders. English
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Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Executive Order -- Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic
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BLOCKING PROPERTY OF CERTAIN PERSONS CONTRIBEnglish
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Central African Republic
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
“I fully support President Obama's decision today to freeze assets and ban travel for Central African Republic's (CAR) former presidents Francois Bozize and Michel Djotodia, Seleka General and former Minister of Public Security Noureddine Adam, leader of an ex-Seleka rebel group Abdoulaye Miskine, and anti-Balaka political coordinator Levi Yakite.English
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Central African Republic
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
President Obama issued a new Executive Order declaring a national emergency and authoriz(ed) the imposition of sanctions to deal with the threat posed by the situation in the CAR.
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Central African Republic
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
As the President noted in his National Defense University speech in May 2013, countering terrorism requires a holistic approach. We continue to work with Nigeria and other international partners to help promote and support such an approach to Boko Haram.English
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Nigeria
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
May 13, 2014: U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing by Spokesperson Jen Psaki in Washington, DC.
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South Sudan
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Tomorrow, he is scheduled to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon and receive an overview of preparations for Juniper Cobra 14, an upcoming joint U.S.-Israeli missile defense exercise.English
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Israel
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
“Also, it’s an opportunity to hear from the general directly about the threats they’re facing from Syria, the humanitarian situation in Jordan … and the security implications of the Syria crisis on Jordan,” the official said.English
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Jordan
Syria
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
The message I delivered in the region was clear: the United States remains firmly committed to developing and deploying advanced missile defense capabilities around the world to protect our homeland, our deployed forces, as well as our friends and allies who depend on us for security.English
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Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Bahrain
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
This independent commission will be required to submit recommendations on future U.S. drug policy to Congress, the Secretary of State and the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy 12 months after its first meeting.English
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Western Hemisphere Regional
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
"Today's action highlights the critical role that some Panamanian attorneys and resident agents play in helping known drug trafficking organizations establish shell companies that facilitate the flow and laundering of illicit proceeds," said Director of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Adam J. Szubin. English
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Panama
Colombia
Mexico
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The bill would create an independent commission which would be charged with reviewing and evaluating U.S. policy regarding illicit drug supply reduction and interdiction in the Western Hemisphere.
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Western Hemisphere Regional
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The idea that winning an election gives the winner the power to impose his will on society without institutional limits is as dangerous to democracy as a military coup.
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Venezuela
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