Secretary Kerry's Meeting With Brunei Foreign Minister II Pehin Lim Jock Seng
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Washington, DC - Secretary Kerry met with Brunei Foreign Minister II Pehin Lim Jock Seng to discuss multiple issues of mutual and regional interest, including the situation in the South China Sea. They also discussed Brunei’s efforts to ensure the Sharia Penal Code, if implemented, is fully consistent with Brunei's obligations to protect and promote human rights.
Remarks at the U.S.-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting
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Vientiane, Laos - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Well, good morning and thank you very – good afternoon – thank you very much, Secretary-General Othman. I really appreciate your welcome. I appreciate your comments. And to all of our colleagues, my colleagues here, thank you very, very much for being here and being part of this important meeting.
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meetings in Beijing, China
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Washington, DC - Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with senior Chinese officials in Beijing, China today to prepare for President Obama’s visit to China in early September and to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest. This was Ambassador Rice’s fourth visit to China as National Security Advisor.
Afghanistan - Attack on Peaceful Demonstration
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns in the strongest terms the vicious attack today in Kabul that killed dozens of Afghans and wounded many more. We send our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed and injured, and we offer President Ghani whatever assistance he may require as his government investigates and works to bring the murderers to justice.
Signing of the Global Food Security Act
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Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement on S.1252, the Global Food Security Act of 2016, signed by President Obama Wednesday:
White House Press Secretary on the Attack in Munich, Germany
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns in the strongest terms the apparent terrorist attack that has claimed innocent lives in Munich, Germany. We still do not know all of the facts, but we do know that this heinous act has killed and injured multiple individuals in the heart of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
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