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Global Business Conference: Secretary Clinton (Feb. 21): "I have made 'Jobs Diplomacy' a priority mission at the State Department...Just as our companies are ready to out-work, out-innovate, and out-compete their rivals, so we intend to be the most effective diplomatic champions for prosperity and growth." Full Text»

Secretary's Travel to Mexico: Secretary Clinton (Feb. 20): "We have no illusions about the necessity for the United States to be a strong partner with Mexico. And that includes, certainly on our side of the border, seeking out and arresting corrupt officials and supporting Mexican officials to do the same." Full Text» Trip Page»

Moving Forward With North Korea: Ambassador Davies (Feb. 22): "Can we find a way forward on... denuclearization, but also on these other issues that I've mentioned: nonproliferation, obviously humanitarian issues and human rights issues are important to us, regional stability." Full Text»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Syria: Spokesperson Nuland (Feb. 21): "What we are focused on...is increasing the international isolation and the international pressure on the Assad regime to stop the violence altogether so that we can move on to a democratic transition." Full Text»

Yemeni Presidential Election: Secretary Clinton (Feb. 21): "On behalf of the United States, I want to congratulate the people of Yemen on today's successful presidential election." Full Text»

Secretary's Travel to London and North Africa: Feb. 21: Secretary Clinton will begin a four-nation trip to London and North Africa. From February 23-26, she will travel to the United Kingdom, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Full Text»

U.S.-Iraq Cooperation: Feb. 22: The United States of America and the Republic of Iraq are committed to expanding and strengthening education and cultural cooperation. Media Note» Fact Sheet»

U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement: Secretary Clinton (Feb. 20): "[This agreement aims to] improve energy security for both countries and to ensure a safe, efficient, responsible exploration of the oil and gas reservoirs in the Gulf." Full Text» Fact Sheet»

100,000 Strong in the Americas: Feb. 21: In March 2011, President Barack Obama launched "100,000 Strong in the Americas," an initiative to increase international study in the Western Hemisphere. Full Text»

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Date: 01/17/2012 Description: Assistant Secretary Fernandez gives an exclusive interview to several bloggers from the Maghreb region during the January 16-18, 2012 U.S.-Maghreb Entrepreneurship Conference. They blogged and live-tweeted throughout the conference. - State Dept Image

State @ Work: Assistant Secretary Fernandez gives an exclusive interview to several bloggers during the U.S.-Maghreb Entrepreneurship Conference. More»

Date: 2012 Description: Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Mike Hammer is interviewed at the New York Foreign Press Center, one of the two U.S.-based centers providing a platform for Department officials to inform foreign journalists of breaking issues and key policies. © Photo by Jonathan Wyett

Public Affairs Goes Global: As international media evolve and as crises unfold, PA can communicate instantaneously with the world. More»

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