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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On International Women’s Day we celebrate the courage and contributions of women and girls around the world.
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Washington, DC - President Barack Obama: "As half the planet, women make immeasurable contributions to our world. They are entrepreneurs, farmers, educators, scientists, artists, soldiers, mothers, heads of state - the list is endless. Without them, economies would collapse, political systems would deteriorate, and families and communities would fall apart. Yet in too many places, women are treated as second-class citizens. Their abilities are undervalued. And their human rights - the right to learn, to express themselves, to live free from violence, to choose whether and whom to marry - are routinely violated.
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Washington, DC - Today, President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar again failed the people of South Sudan by refusing to make the compromises necessary for peace. We strongly condemn the lack of political leadership to resolve this man-made conflict that has exacted a terrible cost over the past nearly 15 months. Along with the many friends and partners of South Sudan, we continue to work closely with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in its efforts to bring an end to this senseless conflict.
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Seoul, Korea - On Thursday in Seoul, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mark Lippert underwent surgery to treat wounds to his face and hand following an assault earlier that day. He is currently recovering in the hospital. As the Ambassador tweeted Thursday afternoon from Seoul, he is doing well and in great spirits.
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Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles H. Rivkin will travel on March 9 to Paris, France, where he will meet with Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) officials to discuss advancing U.S. economic priorities in the work of the organization.
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Washington, DC - We can confirm that U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mark Lippert was assaulted Thursday morning in Seoul while giving a speech. We strongly condemn this act of violence. The Ambassador is being treated at a local hospital.
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