Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the Welles Declaration
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I join Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Welles Declaration, which condemned the forced annexation of these brave nations by the Soviet Union in 1940.
Governor Brown Speaks at Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Final Day of Vatican Symposium
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Vatican City - Building on yesterday’s message to the world’s mayors, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today spoke on the final day of the Vatican’s symposium on climate change and modern slavery at Casina Pio IV, home of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and called on local leaders to “rise up” and “build bridges” to protect our planet and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Governor Brown to World's Mayors: "It's Up to Us to Make it Happen"
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Vatican City - Speaking on the first day of the Vatican's symposium on climate change and modern slavery hosted by the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today urged the world's mayors to "light a fire" and join California in the fight against climate change.
U.S. Condemns Terrorist Attack in Suruc, Turkey
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns today’s terrorist attack in Suruc, Turkey that killed dozens of civilians and wounded many more innocent bystanders.
Elections in Burundi Will Lack Credibility
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Washington, DC - The United States warns that elections held under the current conditions in Burundi will not be credible and will further discredit the government.
Secretary of State John Kerry Travel to Cuba
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Havana, Cuba, on August 14 to formally re-designate the U.S. Interests Section to U.S. Embassy Havana.
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