President Obama Gives State of the Union Address
Feb. 13 - "Now, even as we protect our people, we should remember that today's world presents not just dangers, not just threats, it presents opportunities ... In defense of freedom, we'll remain the anchor of strong alliances from the Americas to Africa; from Europe to Asia."
February is African-American History Month
Feb. 7 - On the 100th birthday of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, President Obama said, "It has taken acts of courage from generations of fearless and hopeful Americans to make our country more just."
President Bill Clinton Meets TOMODACHI Youth
Feb. 4 - Former President Bill Clinton took time to meet with Kansai-area students and promote the TOMODACHI Initiative during a visit to Osaka.
Kerry Confirmed by Senate to Lead State Department
Jan. 30 - Senator John Kerry was overwhelmingly confirmed by the U.S. senate to be the next Secretary of State, succeeding Hillary Rodham Clinton in that post.
Secretary Clinton Meets Foreign Minister Kishida
Jan. 22 - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held a joint press conference with Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after their meeting in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 18. Clinton said, "Our alliance with Japan remains the cornerstone of American engagement in the region."
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President's Statement on North Korea's Nuclear Test Announcement
Feb. 12 - North Korea's nuclear test is "a highly provocative act" that violates North Korea's obligations under numerous U.N. resolutions and increases the risk of proliferation.
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U.N. Ambassador Rice on North Korea Action
Feb. 13 - The U.S. and the UN Security Council plan significant action following North Korea's recent third nuclear test, according to Ambassador Rice.
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Secretary Clinton's Global Townterview, Including Questions from Japan
Jan. 30 - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to a global audience in her 59th live "Townterview" event, answering questions from people in various countries around the world including Japan. • YouTube video • Full transcript
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Ambassador Roos leads "New Routes" Outreach Tour to Four Western U.S. Cities
Jan. 30 - Ambassador John V. Roos led an inter-agency commercial outreach tour Jan. 6-12, touching down in Seattle, Denver, San Diego and San Jose - four of the five U.S. cities introducing non-stop air service to Tokyo's Narita Airport in 2012-13. These are dynamic U.S. cities with a strong desire to augment their ties to Japan and Asia. More »
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Myfood.jp Interviews Chef Michael Anthony
Jan. 21 - USDA food site myfood.jp is featuring an interview with noted chef Michael Anthony, who also serves as Chef Diplomat for the State Department. (Japanese) More »
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ANA Stands With TOMODACHI
Dec. 19 - ANA Group entered a sponsorship agreement with the U.S. Embassy and the U.S.-Japan Council to support the TOMODACHI Initiative, a public-private partnership supporting the next generation of Japanese and Americans to strengthen cultural and economic ties. More (PDF) »
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America's Asia-Pacific Century
July 20 - The world's strategic and economic center of gravity will be the Asia-Pacific. The U.S. continues to contribute to Asia's growth as a major trade and investment partner, a source of innovation, a host to 350,000 Asian students every year, an advocate for universal human rights, and a guarantor of stability and security across the region. Video »
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Secretary Clinton Announces Report on Religious Freedom
July 31 - To mark the release of the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report, Sectretary Clinton gave a major policy address at the Carnegie Endowment for International Relations. [Video]
• Speech by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
• Briefing on the Report's Release
• Full Report
• Japan Section
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Release of the 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report
June 20 - The year 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, but a century and a half later, many men, women, and children continue to live in modern-day slavery through the scourge of trafficking in persons. This year's Trafficking in Persons Report focuses on how to make victim protection - part of the 3P Paradigm of prevention, prosecution, and protection - most effective for helping survivors get their lives back on track.
• Letter from Secretary Clinton
• Letter from Ambassador Luis CdeBaca
• The Promise of Freedom
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Secretary Clinton Announces the 2011 Human Rights Report
May 25 - "We will support people everywhere ... Men and women who want to speak, worship, associate, love the way they choose - we will defend their rights; not just on the day we issue these reports, but every day."
• Secretary Clinton's Preface
• Key Facts
• Introduction to the 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights
• East Asia and Pacific Highlights
• State's Posner on the 2011 Human Rights Report
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