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, February 19, 2014
The United States is deeply concerned by rising tensions and violence surrounding this week's protests in Venezuela. Our condolences go to the families of those killed as a result of this tragic violence.
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Country(s):
Venezuela
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
I would like to respectfully request the U.S. government immediately reduce by at least 10% our oil imports from Venezuela. English
Country(s):
Venezuela
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
The allegations against our diplomats by the Venezuelan government are baseless and false. And as we've long said, Venezuela's political future is for the Venezuelan people to decide.English
Country(s):
Venezuela
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
We have maintained our security cooperation with Mexico. We are very pleased with the level of cooperation that we have with the Mexican government in addressing the narcotrafficking issue. English
Country(s):
Mexico
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
In this and all cases, we call for due process and the immediate release of those in Venezuela who have been detained while peacefully expressing their rights to freedom of expression and assembly. English
Country(s):
Venezuela
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Anti-LBGT Rhetoric in The GambiaEnglish
Country(s):
The Gambia
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf addresses Secretary Kerry's progress on Mideast talks between Israelis and Palestinians and his ideas regarding a final status agreement. Harf also discusses a possible policy shift on Syria and prospects for successes with Iran on nuclear talks and participation in the Geneva talks on Syria. English
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Lebanon
Iran
Syria
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Libya
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
"Ms. Ismayilova has been the target of consistent and sordid attacks by the government because of her investigative journalism. The current charges against her include espionage on behalf of the United States."English
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Azerbaijan
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
The recent advances in promoting accountability and the rule of law could be halted or even reversed.English
Country(s):
Guatemala
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
We call on the Venezuelan government to provide the political space necessary for meaningful dialogue with the Venezuelan people and to release detained protestors.English
Country(s):
Venezuela
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
A senior administration official discusses the background of the talks with European Union-coordinated Iran. English
Country(s):
Iran
Europe Regional
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
The surgeon general of the Air Force and his counterpart in the Israeli Defense Force signed an agreement Feb. 5 in Israel to reaffirm their mutual commitment to collaboration between the Air Force Medical Service and the IDF Medical Corps.
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Israel
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Secretary of State John Kerry welcomed the formation of a new Lebanese government and reiterated the United States' support for the Lebanese Armed Forms and the Internal Security Forces as the sole legitimate security forces in Lebanon.English
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Lebanon
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
"The NATO Military Committee strongly supports these reforms and looks forward to further strengthening military cooperation with Georgia, both in terms of operational engagements and interoperability, in order to develop the beneficial partnership we have built throughout the years."English
Country(s):
Georgia
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf discusses the ongoing peace talks in Geneva at length, including attempts to coordinate access with Russia. Harf also addresses demonstrations in Bahrain, developments in Egypt and progress in the Middle East peace process.English
Country(s):
Syria
Libya
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Egypt
Bahrain
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
The flyover bridge, another name for an overpass, is an approximately 400-foot long tied-arch suspension bridge with a roadway and pedestrian walkway. Construction on the bridge began in September 2012 and is scheduled for completion in mid-2014.English
Country(s):
Bahrain
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
The container ship M/V Cape Ray has arrived at Rota, Spain, for a port visit while en route to aid in removal of Syrian chemical materials, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said.English
Country(s):
Syria
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Monday, February 17, 2014
“I am concerned that the new Internet Law will threaten free expression and media freedom in Turkey,” Mijatović wrote in a letter to President Gül. “It contains several highly worrisome provisions which could block free online discourse on issues of public interest.”English
Country(s):
Turkey
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Monday, February 17, 2014
Nigeria Binational Commission - Opening Remarks by U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-GreenfieldEnglish
Country(s):
Nigeria
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Sunday, February 16, 2014
Secretary Kerry discusses the progress of the Geneva Conference and the enduring conflict in Syria. English
Country(s):
Syria
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