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19 Aug

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the 123 Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and Third Country Training Program Signing Ceremony

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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you so much. To my friend and colleague, Vivian, thank you for not only the warm hospitality – literally as well as figuratively – but as always, for the I think very thoughtful and I believe fruitful conversations that we’ve had today. Thoughtful because for us, for me, the wisdom that resides here in Singapore – the insight that our friends have not just about the region, but about the world – has been something that’s been meaningful to me for a long time; in fact, going back to my last tenure in government. And today was…

17 Aug

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Advancement by Countries of Concern in Sensitive Technologies and Products Critical for the Military, Intelligence, Surveillance, or Cyber-Enabled Capabilities of Such Countries

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On August 9, 2023, by Executive Order 14105, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security of the United States constituted by the advancement by countries of concern in sensitive technologies and products critical for the military, intelligence, surveillance, or cyberenabled capabilities of such countries. As described in Executive Order 14105, this threat to the national security of the United States has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States, and certain United States…

17 Aug

Welcoming the Ceasefire in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The United States welcomes the open-ended ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced by Angola on July 30. We applaud the Government of Angola, and in particular Angolan President and AU Champion for Peace and Reconciliation João Lourenço, for his mediation efforts. We welcome the Angola-led Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism’s important role in monitoring the ceasefire. We commend the governments of the DRC and Rwanda for their commitment to pursue negotiations to end this conflict. The United States stands ready to support the implementation and monitoring of the ceasefire, in particular through the Angolan Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism’s efforts. As the…

17 Aug

Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status

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Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status Release Date: June 28, 2024 WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, to Feb. 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti. The corresponding Federal Register Notice provides information about registering for TPS as a new or current beneficiary under Haiti’s extension and redesignation. After consultation with interagency partners, Secretary Mayorkas determined on June 3, 2024, that an 18-month extension and redesignation of Haiti for TPS is…

15 Aug

Message to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Advancement by Countries of Concern in Sensitive Technologies and Products Critical for the Military, Intelligence, Surveillance, or Cyber-Enabled Capabilities of Such Countries

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Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the threat posed by the advancement by countries of concern in…

15 Aug

Swiss Confederation National Day – United States Department of State

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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of Switzerland as you celebrate your National Day today. The United States and Switzerland share a profound commitment to advancing human rights, promoting democratic values, achieving global health goals, and ensuring peace and security worldwide. Our robust partnership is built on a foundation of mutual respect and cooperation in various domains, including trade and economic growth, technological and scientific innovation, cyber defense, and climate action. We commend Switzerland’s role in international diplomacy, including your support for the people of Ukraine in the face of Russian…

13 Aug

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz at a Campaign Event in Philadelphia, PA

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Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 5:58 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: We’re doing this! (Applause.) Oh! (Applause.) We’re doing this. (Applause.) We’re doing this. (Applause.) Good evening, Philadelphia! (Applause.) Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening, good evening. (Laughs.) (Applause.) Good evening, everyone. Good evening. Good evening. Oh, it is good to be back in Pennsylvania. (Applause.) So, let me say, on behalf of myself and the first second gentleman of the United States, my husband, Doug Emhoff — (applause) — thank you for the warm welcome. (Applause.) And let me just say, it’s good to be here with all of the friends, all…

13 Aug

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh Before Their Meeting

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FOREIGN MINISTER BATTSETSEG: Secretary Blinken, welcome to Mongolia. So dear Mr. Secretary, it’s my great pleasure to greet you (inaudible) in Ulaanbaatar. Very unique visit, I think, because we met last week — SECRETARY BLINKEN: That’s right. FOREIGN MINISTER BATTSETSEG: — in USA. So we have (inaudible) visit (inaudible) realize this short time and (inaudible) appointed as the foreign minister. Thank you, Minister, and welcome you and your team to Mongolia. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you so much. It’s wonderful for me to be back here. I was here with President Biden when he was vice president, and have very strong…

12 Aug

Joint Press Release Following the EU-U.S. Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs, 21 June 2024 (Brussels)

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Joint Press Release Following the EU-U.S. Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs, 21 June 2024 (Brussels) Release Date: June 28, 2024 On 20-21 June 2024, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Brussels. The United States was represented by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and Under Secretary for Homeland Security Robert Silvers. The European Union was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson, as well as the Belgian Minister for Justice, Paul Van Tigchelt, the Minister for the Interior, Annelies Verlinden, and the State…

11 Aug

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Emergency Declaration

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Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Debby beginning on August 5, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act,…