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Diplomacy in Action

State of the Union 2013

President Obama (Feb. 12): "We also know that progress in the most impoverished parts of our world enriches us all -- not only because it creates new markets, more stable order in certain regions of the world, but also because it’s the right thing to do." Full Text»

Date: 02/12/2013 Description: Vice President Joe Biden applauds as President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio sits at right.  AP Image/Charles Dharapak

North Korean Announcement of Nuclear Test

Ambassador Rice (Feb. 12): "Countries around the world, including every member of the Security Council, agreed that this test was an extremely regrettable act that further undermines international peace and security, as well as that of the region." Full Text» President's Statement»

The Future of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller (Feb. 12): "Over the course of the last 40 years, the NPT has taken some hits... But it is precisely because of those hits that we have acquired the experience needed to deal more effectively with the challenge of nuclear proliferation." Full Text»

Date: 02/12/2013 Location: Washington D.C. Description: Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller gives remarks at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Washington, DC. - State Dept Image

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: North Korea

Spokesperson Nuland (Feb. 12): "In his calls with his R.O.K., Japanese, and Chinese counterparts, the Secretary obviously stressed the need for a strong and swift response from the international community..." Full Text»

U.S.-Afghanistan Announce $18.2 Million in Good Performers Initiative Awards

Feb. 13: GPI awards are given to provinces that achieved or retained poppy-free status, reduced net poppy cultivation by more than 10 percent over the previous year, or made other exceptional counternarcotics efforts during the cultivation season. More» 

U.S.-Canada Relations

Secretary Kerry: "I'm pleased to be able to say that Canada and the United States stand shoulder to shoulder and work together as partners, as allies, and as trusted friends. And I look forward to our cooperation." Full Text»

J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board

Feb. 13: The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board welcomes new member Laura Skandera Trombley, who was sworn-in on February 12, 2013 in Washington, DC... More»

Finding a Solution to Instability in the D.R.C.

Assistant Secretary Carson (Feb. 12): "We recognize a comprehensive approach is absolutely essential, and we have proceeded in such a manner to address security, political, humanitarian, and development challenges simultaneously." Full Text»

U.S. Contribution to 2013 UNHCR Operations

Feb. 11: This initial contribution of over $171 million supports refugees returning to countries such as Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, local integration and resettlement, and protection and life-saving assistance. More»

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