News from August 2021
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2021
Release: The United States reiterates our concerns about amendments to the Code of Administrative Procedure, which President Duda signed on Aug. 14, severely restricting restitution and compensation for property wrongfully confiscated during Poland’s communist era. We deeply regret the adoption of these amendments.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
Release: QUESTION: And now Secretary of State Tony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thank you for joining us.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to congratulate the people of the Principality of Liechtenstein on your National Day.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes and hopes for a bright future to the people of the Republic of the Congo as they celebrate the 61st anniversary of their independence.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, welcome back to Meet the Press, sir.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: QUESTION: And now Secretary of State Tony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thank you for joining us.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: QUESTION: Joining us now to discuss, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks so much for joining us. Take a listen to what President Biden was saying less than six weeks ago: QUESTION: “Your own Intelligence Community has assessed that the Afghan Government will likely collapse.” ...
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: The following is the text of a joint statement released by the Department of State and Department of Defense on Afghanistan.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke separately today with Australian Foreign Minister Payne, French Foreign Minister Le Drian, German Foreign Minister Maas, and Norwegian Foreign Minister Soreide about developments in Afghanistan, including the security situation. They also discussed our efforts to bring our citizens to safety and assist vulnerable Afghans.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: This statement was initially released on August 15. The list below reflects the signatory countries as of August 20: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte ...
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to extend condolences to the people of Haiti in the wake of the August 14 earthquake. Deputy Secretary Sherman reiterated our support for Haiti during this ...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the Okaloosa Area, Opal Beach Complex and Highway 399 in addition to the Fort Pickens Area beginning August 15 at 10 p.m., in response to Tropical Storm Fred approaching the Northwest Florida area.

By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
Release: The following is the text of a joint statement released by the Department of State and Department of Defense on Afghanistan.

By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
Release: QUESTION: Joining us now to discuss, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks so much for joining us. Take a listen to what President Biden was saying less than six weeks ago.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes and hopes for a bright future to the people of the Republic of the Congo as they celebrate the 61st anniversary of their independence.

By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul will join Jake Tapper on “State of the Union" this Sunday, August 15th at 9amET/8amCT. Rep. McCaul will discuss the rapidly deteriorating security situation on the ground in Afghanistan.
By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

By State Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes and hopes for a bright future to the people of the Republic of the Congo as they celebrate the 61st anniversary of their independence.

By Interior Newswire | Aug 15, 2021
News Release: Due to increased daytime presence of bears all park trails are closed day and night, until further notice.