Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Nov 19, 2009 - 03:56 PM
Today, Secretary Clinton spoke with U.S. and international troops in Afghanistan, where she said:
"I just want to make three quick points. First, we are here for a purpose, and this is a mission that is important to the United States and to those who have joined us in it. It’s a mission that partners with the people and Government of Afghanistan against a…
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Nov 18, 2009 - 02:56 PM
Secretary Clinton met with U.S. Embassy employees and their families while in Kabul, Afghanistan today. During her visit, the Secretary said:
"When I became Secretary of State, I said that I wanted us to be using smart power. And that was a combination of what too often has been divided between our incredible military assets, so-called hard power, and our diplomacy…
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Nov 18, 2009 - 12:29 PM
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Briefing En Route Kabul, Afghanistan
Secretary Clinton arrrived today in Afghanistan to attend President Karzai’s November 19 inauguration ceremony, meet with Afghanistan’s leadership, international partners and allies, U.S.…
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Posted by Beatrice Camp on Nov 16, 2009 - 02:59 PM
About the Author: Beatrice Camp serves as U.S. Consul General at the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai, China.
Even before I arrived in Shanghai as U.S. Consul General last September, I knew that the Shanghai 2010 Expo was going…
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Posted by Kristie A. Kenney on Nov 13, 2009 - 10:59 AM
About the Author: Kristie A. Kenney serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines.
Secretary Clinton's first day in Manila ended with a lovely and gracious dinner hosted by Philippine President Arroyo. The thirty guests ate local fish…
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