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.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Sending U.S. experts to Nigeria to help locate the kidnapped schoolgirls is just the first step. I would support whatever actions are necessary to locate, capture and eliminate the terrorists responsible for this reprehensible act. I support sharing with Nigeria and others whatever intelligence is necessary to help bring these kidnappers to justice.
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Nigeria
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
President Obama announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Luis Guillermo Solís, President-elect of the Republic of Costa Rica.English
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Costa Rica
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
The opening of "Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias," kicked off a two-week long humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise in San Salvador, El Salvador, May 5.
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El Salvador
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Today, the United States announced targeted sanctions on two South Sudanese whose actions, including the targeting of civilians and fomenting ethnic violence, are contributing to the mounting humanitarian and human rights catastrophe unfolding in South Sudan.English
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South Sudan
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
This message is to alert U.S. citizens that the U.S. Embassy has received information regarding a specific terrorist threat in Kampala. The threat information indicates a group of attackers may be preparing to strike places of worship in Kampala, particularly churches, including some that may be frequented by expatriates, in May or June. The Embassy cautions U.S. citizens to exercise judgment when deciding whether to visit places of worship and other crowded public places and/or events that are potential targets to terrorists, and to avoid such places during May and June.
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Uganda
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
In both countries he will affirm the United States’ longstanding commitment to the security and prosperity of Central Asia. English
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Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
This 103-page report documents 45 cases from Caracas and three states, involving more than 150 victims, in which security forces have abused the rights of protesters and other people in the vicinity of demonstrations.
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Venezuela
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
This paper documents Brazil’s attempts to rise historically in the face of the mismatch between its aspirations, capabilities and opportunities and it shows how Brazil has adjusted its strategy after each attempt.English
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
We look forward to working with President-elect Juan Carlos Varela and his entire administration to advance our bilateral relationship.English
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Panama
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
In light of the continued inability to find and liberate the more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped two weeks ago by the notorious terrorist group known as Boko Haram, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), called on both the Government of Nigeria and the U.S. Government to immediately collaborate in addressing this latest terrorist crisis.English
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Nigeria
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Monday, May 5, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver remarks at the 44th Annual Washington Conference on the Americas along with other Obama Administration cabinet members and politicians.English
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Mexico
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Monday, May 5, 2014
John Kerry congratulates Panama on a successful and transparent election.English
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Panama
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Monday, May 5, 2014
SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. President Dos Santos and I had a very constructive conversation today. We discussed a broad array of the issues concerning not just the bilateral relationship, but also concerning regional and broader security issues and challenges of the region.English
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Angola
Great Lakes Regional
Central African Republic
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Monday, May 5, 2014
Three years ago, I was in Juba to witness the birth of the world’s newest nation, and last week as I returned to South Sudan I saw how fragile the future can be when old grudges degenerate into violence.English
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South Sudan
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Monday, May 5, 2014
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, issued the following statement Monday following remarks given by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on the status of 234 female students abducted by terrorist group Boko Haram in northern Nigeria on April 14. The group’s leader has announced that the girls are now being sold into marriages.English
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Nigeria
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Monday, May 5, 2014
Today at the White House, President Obama and Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh pledged to work closely together to advance their shared vision for a secure, stable, and prosperous Horn of Africa and to strengthen and deepen the strategic partnership between our two countries.English
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Djibouti
Somalia
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everybody. I’ve just come from a productive, good meeting with President Kabila and Foreign Minister Tshibanda.English
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Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Great Lakes Regional
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of Congo Russell D. Feingold
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Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
Africa is on the Rise, and We Need To Help Make Sure it Continues.
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Africa Regional
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Saturday, May 3, 2014
A grant from the Department of State made it possible for the HALO Trust demining organization to begin removing mines in this area on April 1st. English
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Armenia
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