William J. Burns
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 08:40
Media Briefing With Deputy Secretary William Burns
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 04:50
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns discusses bilateral relations with Jordan, U.S. coordination on matters related to the Syrian civil war and humanitarian assistance, U.S. relations with Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and developments on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, among other issues.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 08:04
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns discusses the scope of the Syrian crisis with respect to refugees and outlines international policy objectives that should be embraced to help those displaced by the civil war.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 06:52
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns discusses progress in Yemen and confirms U.S. support for the Friends of Yemen group.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:49
Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns addresses the U.S. stance on developments in Egypt, emphasizing U.S. support for the civilian transitional government and openness to meeting with all political groups and parties in Egypt.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:33
Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns reiterates U.S. support for the Lebanese people amidst a period of difficult political transition in Lebanon and turmoil in Syria.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 11:43
There is no escaping the simple fact that Afghanistan’s fortunes are tied to its neighborhood, just as the neighborhood’s fortunes are tied to Afghanistan. We look forward to continuing to work with all of you to ensure that Afghanistan and the Heart of Asia realize their shared aspiration for a stable, secure, and prosperous future.
Friday, March 22, 2013 - 00:00
We actively respond to the Commission even as it raises challenging issues for us - from the death penalty and the human rights of migrants and incarcerated children, to the status of detainees at Guantanamo Bay.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 00:00
President Obama recently affirmed that Colombia is one of the United States' strongest partners and we commend the remarkable progress Colombia has made over the last decade.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 00:00
I am delighted to address this 42nd Conference of the Council of the Americas, and on behalf of Secretary Clinton, to welcome all of you back to the State Department today.