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Subject IndexSunday, November 29, 2009
Window of Opportunity in Afghanistan
Special Representative Holbrooke (Nov. 23): "The elections...produced a winner and a legitimate government with which we intend to work as closely as possible." -Full Text


Cooperation With India
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 24): "[Working] together will be critical to...addressing common challenges and achieving shared goals in the 21st century."
-Full Text -State Dinner at the White House
Bulgaria Committed to Democracy
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 23): "The fall of the Iron Curtain...helped put Bulgaria on the path toward democracy and a market economy, both of which were reaffirmed in their recent elections." -Full Text

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State Department Spokesman Ian C. Kelly moderates teleconference.
IAEA Resolution on Iran
Senior Administration Official (Nov. 27): "The International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors passed a resolution on Iran earlier today. ...It sends a strong signal of serious international concern about Iran’s continued noncompliance with obligations...that it’s essentially not playing by international rules." -Full Text
Date: 11/19/2009 Description: Deputy Secretary Jacob Lew and a delegation of key leaders from the U.S. State Department and other senior representatives laugh and say their goodbyes after witnessing first-hand the Provincial Reconstruction Team's training at Muscatatuck Center for Complex Operations Thursday Nov. 19. The civilian assistance is a critical component of President Obama's overall strategy for civilian training. © U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Will Hill
Civilian Response in Afghanistan
Deputy Secretary Lew: "We’re in the process of building a civilian force from 320 to almost a thousand--and that will be, for the most part, full-year commitments...."
-Full Text -Press Roundtable
Date: 03/24/2009 Description: Great Seal State Dept Photo
Israeli Settlements
Spokesman Kelly (Nov. 25): "We stand for a complete cessation of all settlement activity. And this is something that the Israeli Government committed to in the Roadmap." -Full Text -Briefing by Special Envoy Mitchell
Date: 05/31/2009 Description: Over 40 women participated in a roundtable discussion with moderators Secretary Clinton and Salvadoran Foreign Minister Argueta on May 31 at the Foreign Ministry in San Salvador. The forum provided an opportunity to discuss women's essential role in recovering from the economic crisis and methods to combat the scourge of poverty and insecurity in the region. © Photo by Salomon Vasquez, U.S. Embassy San Salvador
"Elimination of Violence Against Women" Day
Let us recommit ourselves – men and women in every country – to work together to end these atrocities, to hold those who commit them accountable, and to support the survivors. -Full Text
Secretary Clinton's address to troops in Kabul, Afghanistan, November 19, 2009
Gratitude to Troops in Afghanistan
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 19): "I know that the work that’s done every single day is done by all of you in every aspect of this mission." -Full Text
November 19, 2009: Statement by Assistant Secretary Posner Statement before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on religious freedom in the Middle East
Religious Freedom in the Middle East
Assistant Secretary Posner (Nov. 19): "The freedom to profess, practice, and promote one’s religion is a basic human right, a social good, a source of stability, and a key component of international security." -Full Text
Date: 11/17/2009 Location: Washington, DC Description: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson and Coordinator for Counterterrorism Daniel Benjamin testimony before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on counterterrorism in the Sahel Region of Africa. © State Dept Image
Counterterrorism in Africa
Assistant Secretary Carson (Nov. 17): "While the security challenges in the Sahel are not new, several attacks in recent months against African and western targets have drawn additional focus to the situation." -Full Text -Video
Date: 11/18/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton with and U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan: Richard C. Holbrooke at Meet and Greet at Embassy Kabul with Employees and Their Families. © State Dept Image by Daniel Wilkinson
Strong Partnership With Afghanistan
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 18): "We want to be a strong partner with the government and the people of Afghanistan." -Full Text -Video
Date: 11/18/2009 Location: Washington, DC Description: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Judith A. McHale delivers remarks at the Open Doors 2009 annual meeting held at the National Press Club. © State Dept Image
International Education
Under Secretary McHale (Nov. 16): "Hosting foreign students and scholars not only enriches the educational experience of the exchange participants, it helps to build lasting ties among peoples and nations." -Full Text -Video
Date: 11/16/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton's remarks on USA Pavilian at the World Expo Shanghai 2010 during press availability in Shanghai, China. © AP Image from Video
World Expo Shanghai
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 16): “We’re grateful for your generosity and your steadfast belief in the importance of the Expo, the American role here and what this USA pavilion here can do to strengthen cooperation and partnership between the American people and the people of China.” -Full Text -Video
Date: 11/13/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton attends a forum with students at the University of Santo Tomas, the Philippines. © AP Image
U.S. Role in World Affairs
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 13): "There’s an expectation that we will be involved in political activities around the world, and…we’re going to do our best to try to be helpful." -Full Text
Date: 11/13/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton addressed an audience during a townterview with Maria Ressa, Ricky Carandang and Pinky Webb of ABS-CBN at the University of St. Tomas in Manila, Philippines. © AP Image
Townterview in Manila
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 13): "It's quite a tribute to your society that you are choosing people on the merits in a democratic process. And I think that that will come to pass in our own country." -Full Text -Video

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Doors to Diplomacy 2010
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United We Serve
Date: 06/17/2009 Description: United We Serve. Serve.gov. © Serve.gov imageServe.gov is a new portal for you and all Americans to find ways to serve in your communities. 
Virtual Student Foreign Service Internships
Date: 05/12/2009 Description: Virtual Student Foreign Service logo: Outline of world map in square surrounded by the words Virtual Student Foreign Service. State Dept PhotoVirtual Student Foreign Service Internships will harness technology and a commitment to global service among young people to facilitate new forms of diplomatic engagement. 
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Date: 08/25/2003 Location: Malta Description: Aerial view of Mellieha village with its parish church, Malta. © AP Photo
Malta
Malta was an important cultic center for earth-mother worship in the 4th millennium B.C. Archeological work shows a developed religious center there, including the world's oldest free-standing architecture, predating that of Sumer and Egypt.
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Date: 2009-05-11 00:00:00.0 Location: Singapore Description: The Fullerton Hotel, flanked by the financial center. Singapore, May 2009. [U.S. Embassy Singapore photo.]
Singapore
Singapore has a varied linguistic, cultural, and religious heritage. Malay is the national language, but Chinese, English, and Tamil also are official languages. English is the language of administration and also is widely used in the professions, businesses, and schools.
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Date: 05/24/2007 Location: Vienna, Austria Description: Concert by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra held on grounds of Schoenbrunn Palace. © AP Photo
Austria
Austrian history as such dates back to 976, when Leopold von Babenberg became the ruler of much of present-day Austria. In 1276 Rudolf I became the first Habsburg to ascend to the throne. Although never unchallenged, the Habsburgs ruled Austria for nearly 750 years.
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Date: 03/09/2009 Location: Meknes, Morocco Description: Crowds of buyers pack the markets in the old town of Meknes, Morocco, during the Mawlud an-Nabi public holiday when Muslims celebrate the birthday of Islam's Prophet Muhammad. Vineyards around Meknes produce most of the 35 million bottles of wine bottled each year in Morocco. © AP Image
Morocco
Moroccans are predominantly Sunni Muslims of Arab, Berber, or mixed Arab-Berber ancestry. Morocco is home to 14 public universities. Mohammed V University in Rabat is one of the country’s most famous schools. Founded over 1,000 years ago, Karaouine University is the oldest center for Islamic studies in the Maghreb. Morocco’s most prestigious private English-language university, Al-Akhawayn, was founded in 1993. Its curriculum is based on an American model. - Full Text
A yacht sails past the Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour, Australia, July 13, 2006. [© AP Images]Australia
Much of Australia's culture is derived from European roots, but distinctive Australian features have evolved from the environment, aboriginal culture, and the influence of Australia's neighbors. The vigor and originality of the arts in Australia--film, opera, music, painting, theater, dance, and crafts--have achieved international recognition.
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