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McCaul Applauds House Passage of Multiple Foreign Affairs Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul reacts to yesterday’s House passage of multiple Foreign Affairs Committee-led bills.


South African Freedom Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and government of South Africa as you celebrate 28 years of democracy.


On the Occasion of Koningsdag in the Netherlands

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to congratulate the people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on your Koningsdag.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul applauds the bipartisan passage of the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act. This bill calls on the administration, whether by loan or lease, to supply weapons to Ukraine’s arsenal.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Irish Foreign Minister Coveney

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, Chairwoman Lee. It’s great to see you. Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Granger, thank you for being here today as well. It’s very good to be with you, and I’m really grateful for this opportunity to speak to you about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.



Sierra Leone National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate the 61st anniversary of your independence.


News Release: On March 24, President Biden announced the launch of the European Democratic Resilience Initiative (EDRI) to bolster democratic resilience, advance anti-corruption efforts, and defend human rights in Ukraine and its neighbors in response Russia’s war of aggression. Working with Congress, the Biden Administration ...


News Release: On April 28 at 7:30 a.m. EDT, Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will host a virtual minister-level launch of the Declaration for the Future of the Internet at the White House with more than 50 partners from around the world. The Declaration is a political commitment ...


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the Togolese people a happy National Day.



News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. Chairman, thank you very, very much. To you, to Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Graham, I’m grateful for this opportunity to talk about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.


News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.


New U.S. APEC Business Advisory Council Member Appointment

News Release: The United States welcomes the appointment of Dominic Ng, Chairman and CEO of East West Bank, to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC).


State Department discusses 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness on April 27

The US State Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Horn of Africa

News Release: In Geneva at the High-Level Roundtable for the Horn of Africa Drought, the United States announced more than $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa region.  This funding will be used to respond to the humanitarian needs from the devastating drought and to address the ...


Release: In Geneva at the High-Level Roundtable for the Horn of Africa Drought, the United States announced more than $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa region.  This funding will be used to respond to the humanitarian needs from the devastating drought and to address the...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with French Foreign Minister Le Drian

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release of U.S. Citizen Trevor Reed from Russia

Release: I am pleased to announce the release of U.S. citizen Trevor Reed, who was wrongfully detained in Russia. We extend our deep appreciation to our many allies and partners who helped us in this effort.