Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Hoover Institute at Stanford University January 17, 2018 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much.Well, good morning. And I really, really appreciate this opportunity to swing down to Stanford while I was out on the West Coast and particularly to address this group. And I want to ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 18 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy | Tags: Rex Tillerson
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Excerpts of Statement by Secretary Tillerson October 20, 2017 Raqqa’s Liberation from ISIS … We congratulate the Syrian people and the Syrian Democratic Forces, including the Syrian Arab Coalition, on the liberation of Raqqa. The United States is proud to lead the 73-member Global ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 20 October, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Raqqa, Rex Tillerson, Statement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON September 11, 2017 On the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks Today we remember the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who valiantly saved many lives that day, even sacrificing their own. Their courage on that day ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Statement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON August 31, 2017 On the Occasion of Eid al-Adha As the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina comes to a close, I wish Muslims across the globe a meaningful and blessed Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ is ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Eid al-Adha, Islam, Muslims, Rex Tillerson, Statement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON July 10, 2017 Liberation of Mosul On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi people on their liberation of Mosul. This is a critical milestone in the global fight against ISIS, and underscores the success ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Coalition, Iraq, IS, ISIL, ISIS, Liberation, Mosul, Rex Tillerson, Statement, Victory
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC June 23, 2017 On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, best wishes to all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the culmination of Ramadan, a month in which many experience meaning and inspiration in acts of fasting, prayer, and charity. This day offers ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 26 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC June 7, 2017 In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Policy, Statements | Tags: LGBTI, Rex Tillerson
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON May 31, 2017 On the Terrorist Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan The United States strongly condemns today’s deadly attack in Kabul. We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed and injured, including our Afghan partners, members of the ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Afghanistan, Attack, Kabul, Rex Tillerson
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON Message on the Occasion of Nowruz March 20, 2017 I wish a joyful and prosperous Nowruz to all those around the world celebrating this ancient tradition that marks the beginning of spring and the beginning of a new year. Millions of people across ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Nowruz, Rex Tillerson, Statement
As the President laid out in his address to Congress, the State Department will continue to engage to advance U.S. interests in the world in cooperation with our partners and allies. We will also continue to support policies and institutions that keep Americans safe, including a robust NATO where Allies meet their responsibilities, an immigration ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Rex Tillerson, a globe-trotting oil executive and engineer, is the new U.S. secretary of state and chief foreign affairs adviser to President Trump. He was confirmed February 1 as the 69th secretary of state, a position first held by Thomas Jefferson and most recently by John Kerry. Five predecessors won the Nobel Peace Prize. Rex ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 8 February, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, History, Key Officials, Policy, Success Stories | Tags: Rex Tillerson
