The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 26, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to be here at The George Washington University. This is an institution that draws outstanding students and scholars from around the …
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War Crimes by Russia’s Forces in Ukraine PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 23, 2022 Since launching his unprovoked and unjust war of choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unleashed unrelenting violence that has caused death and destruction across Ukraine. We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting …
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Remarks by President Biden Announcing Actions to Continue to Hold Russia Accountable MARCH 11, 2022 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I’m sorry to keep you waiting. I’ve just spoken for some time with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. I told him, as I have each and every time we’ve spoken, the United States stands with the people …
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Remarks by President Biden Announcing U.S. Ban on Imports of Russian Oil, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Coal MARCH 08, 2022 • SPEECHES AND REMARKS Roosevelt Room THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, folks. Sorry to keep you waiting. I was on a couple of phone calls. Today I’m announcing the United States is targeting the main artery …
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Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program and the Effort to Defeat COVID-19 Globally Tregenna Castle Resort Cornwall, United Kingdom PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good evening, everyone. First, I want to express our condolences on behalf of Jill and I to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the entire Royal Family, and the people of …
Read More» REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS BEFORE A MEETING WITH PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHERN TRIANGLE Vice President’s Ceremonial Office THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to thank this distinguished group of leaders for joining us this afternoon for this discussion. We promise it to be a very productive discussion …
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U.S. Capitol (April 28, 2021) 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 the hall. Anyway, thank you all. Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President — (applause) — no President has ever said those words …
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Remarks by Brendan O’Brien Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy During donation of additional $2 million to combat COVID-19 in El Salvador The pandemic forced us to experience unpredictable challenges this past year. Frankly, none of us could have calculated what it would mean for our families, our communities, and our countries. The COVID-19 …
Read More» Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the UN Security Council Briefing on COVID-19 and Vaccine Access REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, DC FEBRUARY 17, 2021 FOREIGN SECRETARY RAAB: Thank you, Your Excellency Mr. Jerandi, for your contribution. And I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State for the United States. …
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The United States Capitol THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America has been tested …
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Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson on the reception of the “Orden Nacional José Matías Delgado, Gran Cruz Placa de Plata” and “Gran Orden Francisco Morazán” Award January 18, 2021 ## This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish version should be considered authoritative. ## First, thank you very much to all of you …
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World Food Programme Ambassador Ronald Johnson Thursday, October 15, 2020, 11:00 A.M., MFA Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson at the Launch of the World Food Programme in El Salvador ** This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative ** This year, the world has been faced with …
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Parque Cuscatlán Reopening Ambassador Ronald Johnson Monday, October 5, 2020, 2020, 10:00 A.M. Parque Cuscatlán Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson at the Reopening of Parque Cuscatlán * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. October 5th, 2020 A little over a year ago, I was here …
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Patriots Day Chargé d’Affaires Brendan O’Brie Friday, September 11, 2020, 10:30 A.M., Firefighters HQ Remarks by Charge d’Affaires Brendan O’Brien on Patriots Day 2020 September 11, 2020 * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. September 11 was a tragic day that shook the United States …
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* This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. September 4, 2020 I am Ronald Johnson, Ambassador of the United States and I am here together with People Helping People , to deliver food donated by the people of the United States. As a man of faith, I believe it is …
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It is an honor to be here with President Bukele, and to have the opportunity to speak with the Salvadoran people. Today I have a message about friendship, assistance and partnership between our two countries. The relationship between the United States and El Salvador is unique. We have a diplomatic relationship of more than a …
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August 19, 2020 It is a great honor for me to be here this morning and to make the official presentation of this donation to the Ministry of Health. But, before I talk about today’s donation, I want to talk to you about something else. I want to talk about friendship and the partnership between …
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U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Speech July 23, 2020 The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Yorba Linda, California GOVERNOR WILSON: Well, thank you very much, Chris. Most generous. I’m not sure your grandfather would have recognized me. I have the great pleasure – in addition to welcoming all …
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Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson 244th U.S. Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2020, 7:00 P.M., San Salvador *** This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish version should be considered authoritative. Good evening. Today, I bring greetings to all Salvadorans on behalf of our President, Donald Trump, and the people of the United …
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Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson at the Donation of 250 Medical Ventilators to El Salvador May 26, 2020 I want to thank President Bukele for having this donation ceremony a couple of days after the formal transfer was made. Last week we wanted to give these ventialors to those who needed them urgently. Director Martínez, …
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Democracy and Partnership are the Answer in the Time of COVID-19 OpEd by U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson May 4, 2020 There is no doubt that COVID-19 has changed our daily lives, our habits and our cultural norms. The current pandemic requires our best ideas, our most competent people, and our non-stop effort. Secretary of State …
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Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson during the Inauguration of the renovated “American Space” at the University of Don Bosco Ambassador Ronald Johnson Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 2:00 PM Universidad Don Bosco El Salvador * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish version should be considered authoritative. Good afternoon. It is a pleasure for …
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Ambassador Ronald Johnson Thursday, January 30, 2020, 5:00 PM, CAPRES Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson at the America Crece MOU Signing Ceremony January 30, 2020 Para dejar la mejor parte de nuestro tiempo hoy a los demás voy a abreviar una larga lista de saludos tradicionales. Solamente permítanme decirle señor presidente, gracias por estar …
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Ambassador Ronald Johnson Remarks Inauguration of USDA-supported Pork Slaughterhouse San Juan Opico, El Salvador January 15, 2020 A very good morning to you all, I’m very pleased to be here for the official launch of this project. Who would have thought that the U.S. government’s support for El Salvador includes pigs! But, this project represents …
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Remarks by President Trump on Iran January 8, 2020 11:28 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed in …
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Remarks of Ambassador Ronald Johnson January 3, 2020 Transit Office, National Police, San Salvador Good morning! I am very pleased to be here today at the in the Traffic Division of the National Civil Police alongside the General Director of the Police, Commissioner Mauricio Arriaza Chicas. Commissioner Arriaza Chicas, without a doubt, I can say …
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Siempre hay una pregunta y yo tengo una respuesta: vamos a continuar trabajando con ustedes apoyando el país y la gente, aquí. Es importante para los Estados Unidos, es importante para nosotros. I am going to be speaking in English today, which I have mixed feelings about, but we have an interpreter, so I’m going …
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Ambassador Ronald Douglas Johnson December 03, 2019 remarks as prepared My arrival here and AmCham’s 45th anniversary come at a very critical moment, a time of opportunity, but also at a strategic moment when our decisions will determine how we will move forward. Not any one man, not any one country but our decisions right …
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The China Challenge SPEECH MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK HUDSON INSTITUTE’S HERMAN KAHN AWARD GALA OCTOBER 30, 2019 MR MURDOCH: Ladies and gentlemen, I’m delighted to be here with you tonight to honor a man of many, many achievements and titles: Captain Pompeo, Editor Pompeo, Chief Executive Pompeo, Representative Pompeo, …
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Statement by Ambassador Ronald D. Johnson about US-El Salvador cooperation agreement regarding the examination of protection applications September 20, 2019 I believe that today is an extremely important day in our bilateral relationship. The United States has always been a country of migrants and there is no doubt that throughout the centuries legal migrants have …
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Remarks by President Trump During Visit to the Border Wall | San Diego, CA Otay Mesa Border Wall Site San Diego, California September 18, 2019 3:11 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Yeah, why don’t you start, Kevin? And this has been a very exciting project, as you know. It’s — for many years, people have wanted …
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Remarks by ICE Acting Director Matthew Albence U.S. Embassy, El Salvador August 9, 2019 Good morning. Thank you for the introduction and for hosting me and my team from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador. I’d like to also give a special thanks to the media who are …
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Remarks by the Secretary of Commerce following the bilateral meeting with President-elect Bukele I bring greetings from President Trump. I am leading this delegation in support of a shared agenda of economic growth for El Salvador. The administration of President-elect Nayib Bukele and the United States share a common view that only through greater investment …
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Attorney General William P. Barr Delivers Remarks at the Third Ministerial of the Northern Triangle Attorneys General Remarks as prepared for delivery Thank you, Attorney General Melara, for those kind words — and thank you for hosting us for this third meeting of the Attorneys General of the Northern Triangle and the United States. I …
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I’d like to thank: Minister Degenhart [Day-gun-heart]; Minister Pacheco [Puh-checko]; and Minister Landaverde [Lan-duh-bear-day] for inviting me to join you all today. And a big thanks to the El Salvadoran government for hosting this ministerial. We face a crisis—all of us—a humanitarian and security crisis that is affecting every country here and in our region. …
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I’m pleased to announce that we had a very productive meeting. I would just like to underscore the minister’s comments to really make it clear how important this meeting was. I’d like to start by thanking all of colleagues at the table here and in particular the security ministers for their continued dedication and commitment …
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Remarks delivered by Vice President Mike Pence on the administration’s policy towards China at Hudson Institute on October 4, 2018 Thank you, Ken, for that kind introduction. To the Members of the Board of Trustees, to Dr. Michael Pillsbury, to our distinguished guests, and to all of you who, true to your mission, “think about …
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray Joint Statements To the Press May 7, 2018 Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon. Today it is my pleasure and a great honor to welcome the Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray to the State Department. Welcome. We had a great discussion …
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Organization of American States Washington, D.C. 2:05 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Ambassador Gonzalez, Secretary General Almagro, Ambassador Trujillo, permanent representatives, distinguished members of Congress, ambassadors, all of our honored guests, it is my great honor to be here in the House of the Americas to address this session of the Organization of American States. …
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Start of expansion works on the coastal highway with the construction of housing for resettled families Words of Martha Sweet-Keays Country Resident Director of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) March 12, 2018 La Paz Good morning to all. It is a great honor to be here with you today, following along this path of implementating the …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release February 1, 2018 Remarks Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On U.S. Engagement in the Western Hemisphere February 1, 2018 University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas **UNEDITED/DRAFT** SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, thank you so much. And thank …
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DCM Mark Johnson Monday November 13, 8:30 AM, FUSADES * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. This week we celebrate entrepreneurship globally because we recognize the central importance that this business model has as the main driver of economic growth in all countries. The truth …
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Charge D’Affaires Mark Johnson Wednesday, October 11, 7:00 PM, CIFCO ** This translation is provided as a courtesy. Only the original Spanish copy should be considered authoritative. Tonight I want to talk to you about a young woman who came to San Salvador from Sonsonate five years ago. Her brother had promised her that …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release August 15, 2017 REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT PENCE TO THE ARGENTINE AND LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY La Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Argentina 3:41 P.M. Local ET VICE PRESIDENT PENCE: Thank you, Chargé Cooney, Minister Faurie, Hector Orlando, elected officials, …
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March 30, 2017 *This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The speech was originally written and delivered in Spanish, and only the Spanish version should be considered authoritative. Excellency Vice-President of El Salvador Republic, Salvador Oscar Ortiz; Honorable Minister of Justice and Public Security, Mauricio Landaverde; President of Public Security Commission, José Antonio Almendáriz …
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AS DELIVERED January 27, 2017 Remarks by Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, to Press Before the Presentation of Credentials to the UN Secretary-General, January 27, 2017 Good morning. In South Carolina, we start off the days great. You know, it’s a thrill to be here at the UN. I will …
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As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and to restore its promise for all of our people. Together, we will …
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By Larry Sacks, Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in El Salvador (This opinion editorial appeared in El Diario de Hoy newspaper on December 16, 2016. This text was originally written and published in Spanish, the below is a translation.) Not a single day passes without us reading in the newspapers about another …
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