Secretary Antony J. Blinken On Release of the 2020 International Religious Freedom Report

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson REMARKS TO THE PRESS May 12, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken On Release of the 2020 International Religious Freedom Report Press Briefing Room Washington, D.C. MR PRICE:  Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us today.  I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to introduce Secretary Blinken, who will ... Read More»

By | 13 May, 2021 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, Official Reports, Statements | Tags: , ,

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Virtual Remarks at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Multilateralism

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Virtual Remarks at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Multilateralism May 7, 2021 Washington, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, good afternoon, good evening.  Let me start by thanking China and Foreign Minister Wang for initiating this critical discussion on the future of the United Nations and the international order.  ... Read More»

By | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, Speeches, Statements | Tags: , ,

Remarks by President Biden in Address to a Joint Session of Congress

Remarks by President Biden in Address to a Joint Session of Congress APRIL 29, 2021 •  SPEECHES AND REMARKS U.S. Capitol (April 28, 2021) **See correction below, marked by an asterisk. 9:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you.  Good to be back.  And Mitch and Chuck will understand it’s good to be almost home, down ... Read More»

By | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, Speeches, Statements | Tags: , ,

Rebuilding and Enhancing Refugee Resettlement Programs

President Biden’s Executive Order sends a message loud and clear: refugees are welcome in the United States of America.  Today, the United States is recommitting to treating all individuals applying for U.S. refugee programs with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination.  I look forward to implementing the Executive Order with the State Department’s team ... Read More»

By | 10 February, 2021 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Statements | Tags: ,

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