2017 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Pride Month

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 …

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On the Occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Marshall Plan

Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC June 6, 2017 Seventy years ago, on June 5, 1947, Secretary of State George C. Marshall laid out his bold vision for the United States to help the war-ravaged nations of Europe recover from the massive destruction of World War II. Marshall’s vision was central …

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NATO Foreign Ministerial Intervention Remarks

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson March 31, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Good morning, Secretary General and my fellow ministers, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. Let me be very clear at the outset of my remarks: the U.S. commitment to NATO is strong and this Alliance remains the bedrock for transatlantic security. This …

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Statement by Secretary of State Tillerson on the Attack in London

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Statement By U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson March 22, 2017 On the Attack in London On behalf of the United States, I express my condolences to the victims and their families. The American people send their thoughts and prayers to the people of the United Kingdom. We …

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Readout of Secretary Tillerson’s meeting with Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias

March 13, 2017 – Secretary Tillerson met today with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and reaffirmed the significance of the U.S.-Greek bilateral relationship. The Secretary and foreign minister also discussed the importance of building and sustaining security and stability across the region. Read More: at  https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2017/03/268424.htm

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President Obama and President Pavlopoulos of Greece at State Dinner

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 15, 2016, Presidential Mansion Athens, Greece 7:37 P.M. EET PRESIDENT PAVLOPOULOS:  (As interpreted.)  Mr. President, I welcome you to Athens and to the presidency of the Republic, as the President of the United States of America, who has constantly and consistently served with respect for man, …

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Remarks by President Obama and Greek PM Alexis Tsipras

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 15, 2016 Maximos Mansion Athens, Greece 4:20 P.M. EET PRIME MINISTER TSIPRAS:  (As interpreted.)  I want to thank the American President, Barack Obama, very warmly for visiting Greece and for choosing Athens, the birthplace of democracy, for one of his last stops before concluding his eight-year …

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President Obama’s Remarks with the Greek President

The White House Office of the Press Secretary Presidential Mansion Athens, Greece 1:37 P.M. EET PRESIDENT PAVLOPOULOS:  (As interpreted.)  Mr. President, I welcome you to Athens, as the President of that great, friendly country, the United States of America, who has won global distinction for defending land, democracy and justice.  These are the characteristics which …

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