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Remarks by President Biden Before the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
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Memorandum on Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries...
BRIEFING ROOM PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS Presidential Determination No. 2023-12 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug…
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READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 7, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today…
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