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    President Barack Obama, State of the Union Address

    Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery State of the Union Address Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Washington, DC Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, fellow citizens:

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  • Press Release US Embassy (Logo)

    Remarks by Ambassador for Guinea Debt Forgiveness

    I am very pleased today to be signing on behalf of the Government of the United States an agreement that forgives 100 percent of Guinea’s bilateral debt to my country, some 93 million dollars dating back several decades.

  • Baritone Sidney Outlaw holds the audience in suspense (Embassy image)

    Visit of Singer Sidney Outlaw in Guinea

    On January 21-26, 2013, Barytone Sidney Outlaw gave concerts in Conakry, Boké et Dubréka at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Conakry. These concerts titled “A Time to Break Silence” presented songs inspired by Dr. King’s words and writings.

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  • State Alumni

    International Exchange Alumni Website

    International Exchange Alumni is a dynamic and interactive networking website for all past and current participants of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs.

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  • American English

    American English Website

    The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs launches the new interactive website, American English, a resource for teaching and learning about American English language and culture.

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  • Press Release US Embassy (Logo)
    Remarks by Ambassador for Guinea Debt Forgiveness

    I am very pleased today to be signing on behalf of the Government of the United States an agreement that forgives 100 percent of Guinea’s bilateral debt to my country, some 93 million dollars dating back several decades. 

  • Sidney Outlaw and a griot jam at the end of the concert held at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence (Embassy image)
    Visit of Singer Sidney Outlaw in Guinea

    On January 21-26, 2013, Barytone Sidney Outlaw gave concerts in Conakry, Boké et Dubréka at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Conakry. These concerts titled “A Time to Break Silence” presented songs inspired by Dr. King’s words and writings. 

  • Group stands, sits and talks. (State Dept.)
    Local Projects in Guinea

    The Embassy of the United States in Conakry and the African Development Foundation (ADF) have identified 17 local projects in Guinea to help achieve the goals of supporting the architecture of democracy and enhancing choices of prosperity throughout the nation. The funding recipients were formally recognized at the U.S. Embassy on December 19, 2012. 

  • Ambassador Laskaris (Right) and Minister of Human Rights Kalifa Gassama Diaby (Left and wearing a blue tie) listen (State Dept)
    Albino Rights are Human Rights

    In observance of International Human Rights Day, the U.S. Embassy hosted a conference call between albino rights activists in Conakry and Dakar, Senegal. In Conakry, Ambassador Alex Laskaris and Minister of Human Rights Kalifa Gassama Diaby congratulated the participants on their efforts to raise public awareness of the life challenges albinos face. The activists in both countries plan further collaboration. 

  • People viewing Art (State Dept.)
    Embassy Hosts Jazz Event

    On November 20, over 80 visitors attended the "Jam Session" photo exhibition hosted by Ambassador Alex Laskaris. The exhibit chronicles the travels - and captures the cool - of jazz legends who took part in the long-running Jazz Ambassadors cultural diplomacy program. The exhibit showcases American values, such as freedom of expression, creativity, and liberality of thought, while fostering people-to-people connections. 

  • The head of Economic Section Brad Coley explains the voting process (State Dept)
    2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION BREAKFAST

    Over 70 journalists, civil society representatives, and youth turned out for a lively interchange with Ambassador Alex Laskaris and Economics Officer Brad Coley discussing the results of the 2012 U.S. presidential election. The educational event emphasized the role of the Electoral College and the importance of strategic campaigning prior to the election. The participants also watched Mitt Romney’s concession speech, illustrating one of America’s proudest presidential election traditions – the peaceful transfer of power.  

  • Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton (State Dept.)
    Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton: Energy Diplomacy in the 21st Century

    Remarks by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State: Georgetown University, Washington, DC - October 18, 2012: "Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to be back here at Georgetown and in one of the most beautiful venues not only in Washington but anywhere..."