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Posted on Sat, November 21, 2009 - 6:48:52

Milan in Virginia writes:

As I expected, Madam Secretary are doing excellent job.

"She is the star of the Obama Cabinet and an international celebrity..." and…

From the entry 'Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Speaks With U.S. and International Troops in Afghanistan'.

Posted on Sat, November 21, 2009 - 11:45:13

Clayton F. in Washington, DC writes:

Reading though the responses that have been provided I detect a strong level of discontent for the current actions being taken by the governments…

From the entry 'What Is the Most Pressing Issue the United States and Asia Must Face Together?'.

Posted on Sat, November 21, 2009 - 4:10:35

Eric in New Mexico writes:

Even smart people groping about in the dark for a policy are bound to bump into something.

And if anyone can predict the future, do…

From the entry 'Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Promotes Use of Smart Power'.

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World Summit on Food Security
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Nov 20, 2009 - 06:40 PM

World Summit on Food Security | Summit Declaration

From November 16 to 18, more than 150 nations came together in Rome, where delegations endorsed a declaration that serves as a dramatic shift in the way in which we, as a global community, address the challenge of ensuring food security. The nations that signed the declaration pledged to put developing countries in the lead in terms of planning and implementing…

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Combined Federal Campaign Makes a Difference in People’s Lives
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Nov 20, 2009 - 04:17 PM

As Honorary Chair of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), Secretary Clinton invites you to participate in this year’s annual giving drive. Making a one-time donation or setting up a payroll deduction is quick and easy – just contact your local CFC campaign. Together, we can provide critical funds to a variety of worthy charities, and make a real difference across the country and around the world.

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Second Annual ExchangesConnect Video Contest: “Change Your Climate, Change Our World”
Posted by Michele Peters on Nov 17, 2009 - 04:15 PM

About the Author: Michele Peters serves as Senior Advisor in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today launched the Department of State’s second annual ExchangesConnect Video Contest, “Change Your Climate, Change Our World,” with a video message on the ExchangesConnect social network.

The ExchangesConnect Video Contest is a call to action for global…

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Celebrate the 10th Annual International Education Week: November 16-20, 2009
Posted by Alina L. Romanowski on Nov 16, 2009 - 01:31 PM

U.S. students train with members Mangueria samba school, Rio de Janeiro, May 28, 2008. [AP]

About the Author: Alina L. Romanowski serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Academic Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

International Education Week (IEW) is a global celebration of international educational exchange and its positive impact on the world. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education allows us to showcase the benefits of studying abroad for Americans and to attract international students to study…

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A Salute to Marine Security Guards
Posted by Michael Coady on Nov 11, 2009 - 12:41 AM

Sun rises behind silhoutted Iow Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA, Jan. 19, 2006. [AP File Photo]

About the Author: Michael Coady serves as Marine Security Guard (MSG) Branch Chief in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

This Veterans Day, as the nation honors the men and women who have served so selflessly in our armed forces, I urge my Department of State colleagues to pay special tribute to the members — past and present — of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group.

Referred to informally as Marine Security Guards (MSGs), today more than 1,300 of these dedicated, specially trained Marines are deployed worldwide to help protect U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe.

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